Spending more time than is necessary in a kitchen during the summers can seem arduous and daunting—especially when it involves stovetop cooking. Whether it is making lunch for two or a larger batch of family members, hearty salads that have seasonal ingredients and feel satiating are a great way to introduce nutritional value and make meal prepping an easier process. What really makes the textures and flavours of ingredients in a salad stand out is the dressing that hits notes of sweet, savoury, tangy and spicy. Instead of whisking them, throwing elements into Usha’s Juicer Mixer Grinder enables one to wash, prep and chop up vegetables and simultaneously assemble things into a bowl as the dressing is taking form. While bringing a sense of effortlessness and less slaving around, the appliance is testament to being a time-saving tactic for working individuals who are conscious about their dietary intake.
Mango-Chilli Dressing
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Seasonality becomes the foundation of this sweet, fruity dressing laced with the heat from fresh chillies or jalapenos. Simply throw together some ripe mango pulp with a chopped red chilli or two, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil into the juicer mixer grinder to blitz for a few seconds until mostly smooth with small chunks of the fruit for texture. Swap the ripe mango with a few pieces of raw mango to make a dressing for meaty or protein-forward salads that are instantly boosted with tangy-spicy profiles.
Tahini-Yoghurt Crema
This high-protein dressing—although milder in spice, does not skimp on the flavour. The mellow tang of Greek yoghurt paired with the nutty smoothness of sesame paste are perfect to coat a bowl of coleslaw vegetables, roasted chickpeas or even to be used as a spread inside lettuce wraps. The leftover dressing is also perfect to drizzle over grilled chicken or lamb as well as be relished as a dip with chips or toasted baguette.
Large Batch Vinaigrette
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When whisking an industrial amount of olive oil, vinegar and other ingredients for an everyday dressing, a juicer mixer grinder is perfect to lean on. Simply add the standard vinaigrette ingredients into the jar, blend until smooth and portion into jars that can be used over pretty much all kinds of salad combinations. The vinaigrette is also perfect to drizzle over warm, hearty soups and even marinate fresh cheeses such as feta or bocconcini.
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Lemony Avocado Dressing
Incorporating good fats into salads can be done in a fun way by way of a deliciously citrusy avocado dressing, lush with the mouth-puckering taste of fresh lemon zest and juice. Experiment with a variety of fresh herbs such as parsley or dill to bring some depth as well as alliums such as spring onions or green garlic to make a vibrant and zesty dressing that becomes a perfect vehicle for salads with fresh cheeses, crisp lettuce and even crunchy nuts or crisp fruit like pears and apples.
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
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A dairy forward dressing for those who love a gourmet touch to everyday meals—the pairing of funky blue cheese with Greek yoghurt, buttermilk and garlic results in a deliciously addictive dressing that is meant to blanket chunky wedges of iceberg lettuce. Contrary to the belief that seafood and cheeses must not be paired, this dressing brings richness and umami to most grilled fish plates. Amp up the presence of freshly crushed black pepper for a layer of warm spice that cuts through the richness.