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!

Broccoli Apple Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
4 c broccoli (#2 & #3 cones, approx 2 heads)
2 small gala apples (#3 cone)
1 c walnuts (#2 cone)
1 c carrots (#2 cone, approx 1 carrot)
1/2 c golden raisins or dried cranberries
1/4 c red onion (#2 cone, 1/4 onion)

Dressing:
3/4 c plain Greek yogurt
1/3 c mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey or agave
1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)

Directions
In small mixing bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Chill until ready to use. In 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl process walnuts, broccoli stalks, carrots, and onion on #2 cone. Change to #3 cone to process broccoli florets and apples; add golden raisins. Pour in dressing and toss until evenly coated.

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!

Mojito Fruit Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 Granny Smith apples (#3 cone)
5 kiwis (#3 cone)
1 honeydew melon (#3 cone)
1/2 lb green grapes
2 limes (#1 cone)
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions
Process apples, kiwis, and melon on #3 cone in 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl. Add grapes and chopped mint. Zest and juice both limes on #1 cone. Fold all ingredients together. Chill in fridge up to an hour before serving.

Peppercorn Pistachio Caesar Salad

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, unpeeled (#4 cone)
1/3 c hummus of choice
3 tbsp unsweetened green tea, chilled
3 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 large garlic cloves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black peppercorns, or to taste, divided
8 c packed field greens or mesclun salad (8 ounces)
2 tbsp chopped, lightly salted, roasted shelled pistachios

Directions
Preheat a Smokeless Broiler. Grill until crispy. Set aside. Add the hummus, tea, cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peppercorns to a blender. Cover and purée. When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the greens in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to 4 separate bowls or plates, top with the grilled sweet potato slices, sprinkle with the pistachios and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, and serve.

Chopped Mexcian Salad with Lime

Suggested Piece: Food Processor & Oval Baking Dish

Ingredients
1/2 c lime juice
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp honey
15 oz black beans, rinsed
2 c frozen corn, thawed
2 ripe avocados
1/4 c EVOO
3 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
6 c romaine lettuce
1 c jicama (#3 cone)
1 red bell pepper (#2 cone)
1/2 Monterey jack cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, EVOO, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, and honey. Dressing is best served at room temperature. Spread lettuce evenly across a Oval Baking Dish. Arrange beans, jicama, corn, bell pepper, and avocados side by side on top of lettuce. Garnish with cheese. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, for at least 1 hour. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

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.

Winter Fruit Salad

Suggested Piece: 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 c. pineapple, cubed
1 c. kiwis, sliced
2 c. mandarin or clementine orange segments
1/2 c. pomegranate arils
3 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
3 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
Fresh mint leaves, garnish

Directions

Place the pineapple, kiwi, oranges, and pomegranate arils in a 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds. Pour the poppy seed dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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.

Tart Apple Coleslaw

Suggested Piece: 1.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 Granny Smith apple (#2 cone)
1 stalk celery (#2 cone)
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/4 c. olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. celery seed
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Sliced almonds (opt.)

Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss well to mix. Chill for an hour or more before serving.

Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Suggested Piece: Glass Pint Jar

Ingredients
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch chili powder
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions
Put all ingredients in a jar or container with a lid and shake until combined. Use to dress salad right before serving.

Classic Vinaigrette

Suggested Piece: Glass Pint Jar

Ingredients
1/2 c. olive oil
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. honey
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions
Put all ingredients in a jar, close to the lid and shake until emulsified. Alternatively, you can put everything in a blender and blend. Use to dress any salad right before serving and store the remaining dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Lemon Vinaigrette

Suggested Piece: Glass Pint Jar

Ingredients
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions
Put all ingredients in a jar or other container with a lid and shake until emulsified. Use to dress salad immediately before serving and refrigerate any remaining dressing for up to 3 days.

Festive Fruit Salad

Suggested Piece: 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl + 1 Qt. Saucepan

Ingredients
2 lbs. strawberries, halved
1 (6 oz.) container raspberries
2 c. seedless green grapes
2 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced

Mint-Lime Dressing
1 c. sugar
1 c. fresh mint leaves
1/4 c. fresh lime juice

Directions
Prepare dressing by stirring together sugar, mint, and 1 c. water in 1 Qt. Saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce temperature to low for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cool 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. Prepare salad by gently tossing strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and kiwi in 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 cup mint-lime dressing and gently stir to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 2 weeks.

Summer Pasta Salad

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Wok

Ingredients
8 oz. farfalle pasta, cooked
1 zucchini (#3 cone)
2 yellow squash (#3 cone)
2 nectarines, chopped
1/3 c. parsley, chopped
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
Salt & pepper to taste

Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 tbsp. lime zest
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Creole mustard
1 1/2 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Directions
Rinse prepared pasta with cold water, and drain well. Gently fold together pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, nectarines, and parsley in 5 Qt. Wok. Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Suggestions: Add shredded chicken to salad for a protein boost! For a gluten-free option use quinoa or rice pasta.

Zucchini Carpaccio

Suggested Piece: 12" Deep Dish Griddle

Ingredients
1 lemon
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 large zucchini (#4 cone)
1 avocado
Pine nuts (or salted roasted almonds)

Directions
From 1 lemon, finely grate 1/2 tsp. zest and squeeze 2 tbsp. juice into a small bowl. With wire whisk, stir in extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Process zucchini on #4 cone and arrange slices on large serving plate with overlapping layers with avocado. Drizzle lemon dressing all over vegetables and top with almonds or pine nuts.

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.

Autumn Pear Salad

Suggested Pieces: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
4 c. baby spinach
1/2 c. cranberries, dried
1 red pear
1 tart apple
1/2 c. pecans
4 tbsp. feta cheese
Dressing
3 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
4 tbsp. EVOO

Directions
Add the spinach to a 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon. Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a small mason jar. Shake to mix. Pour over the salad. (The dressing recipe makes enough for two salads.)

Winter Fruit Salad

Suggested Pieces: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl


Ingredients

Salad:
2 red apples (#3 cone)
2 pears (#3 cone)
4 clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced into thin rounds and then silce rounds into quarters
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pomegranate seeds
Dressing:
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions
Combine all salad ingredients (except the dressing ingredients) in a large bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients (maple syrup and lime juice).
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
Serve immediately.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Suggested Piece: 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet & 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic (#1 cone)
3 c. shaved Brussels sprouts
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. crumbled feta
2 tbsp. golden raisins
4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves stripped & chopped
3 tbsp. almonds, chopped

Directions
In 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet, heat the oil and cinnamon over low until the cinnamon flavor is infused into the oil (about 5 min.). Add the garlic; remove from heat. In a 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl, toss the sprouts with the cinnamon oil and lemon juice. Season and add the feta and raisins; top with the mint and nuts.