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.

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. EVOO (optional... but evens out garlic flavor)

1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)

1/2 onion (#2 cone)

2 c. rice

1-2 boxes chicken broth (knuckle method)

1 tsp. lemon zest

3-4 tsp. lemon juice

3 tbsp. chopped parsley

3 tbsp. chopped dill

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Saute in 3 Qt. over medium heat EVOO, garlic, and onion. Once onion is soft, stir in rice and chicken broth. Cover and cook rice over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook rice for approx. 15-20 min. Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, dill, salt & pepper and fluff with a fork.

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!