Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Saucepan with Inset, 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
About 2 cups of any or all of the following:
- beets (#3 cone)
- carrots (#3 cone)
- potatoes (#3 cone)
- green beans (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- radishes (#4 cone)
- cucumber (#3 cone)
- grape tomatoes, halved

Dressing
3 tbsp. lime juice (#1 cone)
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Garnishes
1 hard boiled egg (#3 cone)
1/2 red onion (#4 cone)
2 tbsp. feta cheese

Directions
Place 3.5 Insulated Bowl in refrigerator to cool. Process beets, carrots, and potatoes on #3 cone in Inset. Place Inset in 3 Qt. Saucepan over 1/2 in. water. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approx. 7 minutes (vegetable should be al dente, not mushy). Add cooked vegetables to pre-cooled 3.5 Qt Bowl. Add green beans, peas, radish, cucumber, and/or tomatoes. Top with desired garnishes. Add all dressing ingredients to a glass jar with lid, shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad just before serving. Thank you Rick Bayless for inspiring this dish!

Strawberry, Cucumber & Avocado Salsa

Go to https://recipes.saladmaster.com/recipe/strawberry-cucumber-avocado-salsa to learn how to make this tasty appetizer!

Super Green Detox Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
Salad:
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
1 green bell pepper (#3 cone)
Spring mixed greens
Alfalfa sprouts
1 tbsp hemp seeds

Dressing:
1 avocado
1/4 c water
1 tbsp tamari
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/3 c cilantro, fresh
1/3 c parsley, fresh
1 1/2 oregano, fresh
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions
Add all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Process cucumber and bell pepper on #3 cone over spring mixed greens. Toss with alfalfa sprouts and hemp seeds. Top with dressing and enjoy!

Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 lb. thin spaghetti
2 tbsp. salt
2 cucumber (#3 cone)
1 orange pepper, seeded (#3 cone)
1/2 red onion (#4 cone)
10 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz. mini pepperoni
4 oz. sliced black olives, drained
1/2 c. Parmesan or Pecorino Romano (#1 cone)
Dressing
1/2 c. EVOO
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
2 tsp. sugar
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Directions

Cook the spaghetti according to the pack age directions in boiling water seasoned with 2 tbsp. salt. Drain, rinse and cool. Add the spaghetti to 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl with the cucumbers, orange bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mini pepperoni, black olives, and cheese. In a small bowl whisk together the EVOO, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the spaghetti mixture and toss to coat. Add more cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Chill for 30 minutes up to overnight.

Watermelon Cucumbert Jicama Salad

Suggested Piece: 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 c. cubed watermelon, seedless
2 c. jicama (#3 cone)
1/2 English cucumber (#3 cone)
1/2 c. blueberries
1 tbsp. mint, finely chopped
Sprinkle of salt

Dressing
1/2 c. coconut milk, full-fat
1 tbsp. lime zest (2 limes)
2 tbsp. lime juice (2 limes)
1 tbsp. maple syrup

Directions
Combine watermelon, cucumber, jicama, blueberries, mint, and salt in bowl. Add ingredients for the dressing in a glass pint jar, seal with lid, and shake to combine. Drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.

Herb Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
3 English cucumbers (#3 cone)
1 c. grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. red onion, (#4 cone)
2 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
1/2 c. feta cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in bowl. Toss together with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, mint, parsley, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with feta.

Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 Cumbers (#3 cone)
1 Medium Jicama (#3 cone)
1/2 Red Onion (#3 cone)
1 c. Mini Bell Peppers, diced
Dressing
2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp. Lime Juice (about 1/2 a lime)
1 tbsp. Soy Sauce, low sodium or Liquid Aminos
1 tsp. Fresh Ginger (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
2 tbsp. Agave
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste

Directions
Process cucumbers, jicama, and red onion on #3 cone into 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. Toss with diced mini bell peppers. In a small separate bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Enjoy immediately!!!

Cucumber Caprese Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Cold Bowl

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1 tbsp. Dried Oregano

1 tbsp. Dried Basil

Dash Salt

Dash Pepper

1 Cucumber (#3 cone)

1½ c. Cherry Tomatoes, quartered

8 oz. Mozzarella (#3 cone)

½ Large Red Onion (#2 or #4 cone)

Directions

In a small bowl mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil and a dash of salt and pepper; set aside. Process cucumber and mozzarella on #3 cone into Medium Cold Bowl. Quarter washed cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the cucumbers. Process red onion into bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes (of you do not like onion, feel free to omit from the recipe.) Pour marinade over vegetables and cheese; mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber

Suggested Piece: Medium Cold Bowl

Ingredient
15.5 oz. canned Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 c. Tomatoes, chopped (any type)
1 Cucumber (#3 cone)
2 stalks Celery (#2 cone)
1/4 small Red or yellow onion (#4 cone)
1/2 c. Cilantro, chopped & fresh
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Sweet paprika

Direction
Add all the ingredients into a large bowl. Stir to combine and serve.

Cooking Tip: Cilantro stems and celery leaves have a ton of flavor! So go ahead and chop them up for the salad.

Tip: Cherry or grape tomatoes are usually more expensive than other tomatoes. However, sometimes they go on sale, so always check.

Mediterranean Salad

Suggested Piece: Large Cold Bowl

Ingredients
1 head Lettuce (green/red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips
1 Cucumber (#3 cone)
1/2 c. Tomatoes, chopped
1 - 15.5 oz. can Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1/2 Red onion (#4 cone)
1/2 c. Feta crumbles or Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Red wine or cider vinegar

Directions
In a Large Cold Bowl toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese, and onion. In a small mixing bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss.

Pineapple Cucumber Lime Salad

Suggested Piece: Saladmaster Machine, Insulated Bowl, Santoku Knife

Ingredients
1 pineapple, chopped
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
2 limes, zested & juiced (#1 cone)
1/3 c. cilantro, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste (opt.)

Directions
Combine all ingredients and toss lightly to distribute the lime juice and zest evenly. Season with salt & pepper (opt.) Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

Suggested Piece: Saladmaster Machine & Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
1/2 medium red onion (#4 cone)
2 avocados, diced
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tbsp.)
1/4 c. (1/2 bunch) cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Directions
Place tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cilantro into a large salad bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving toss with sea salt and black pepper.

*Note: if you aren’t keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute.

Chopped Greek Salad

Suggested Piece: Saladmaster Machine & Thermal Bowl

Ingredients
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
4-5 Roma tomatoes (#3 cone)
1 large red bell pepper (#3 cone)
1 small red onion (#4 cone)
1 (15-oz) can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. kalmata olives
1/2 c. feta cheese
Favorite Greek Vinaigrette, Italian Seasoning or Balsamic Dressing

Directions
Process all veggies on your Saladmaster Machine and add your favorite dressing. Chill before serving.

Tzatziki

Suggested Piece: Saladmaster Machine

Ingredients
1 (12-oz) plain Greek yogurt (Our favorite is Zoi Brand)
1 clove garlic (#1 cone)
1 small lemon, juiced (#1 cone)
3 green onions, finely diced
1 tsp. dill weed, dried
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and chopped (#2 cone)

Directions
Combine all ingredients in large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve with crackers, pita chips, veggies or pita bread!