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APPETIZERS
BLACK BEAN DIP
1 pkg. (8 oz,) cream cheese, softened
1 can (16 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup coarsely chopped red pepper
3 green onions, cut in 1½-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeds and filament removed
2 tbsp. cilantro leaves
1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
Tortilla chips
Add all ingredients, except tortilla chips into workbowl. Place lid on workbowl
and attach motor body. Select speed to be used (we suggest speed 4). Press
POWER button and blend until mixture is smooth and well blended.
Makes about 2 cups.
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS
1 can (16 oz.) chick peas, rinsed and drained
2 large cloves garlic
1 jarred roasted red pepper
¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
Warm pitas
Add all ingredients, except pitas into workbowl. Place lid on workbowl. Attach
motor body. Select speed to be used (we suggest speed 4). Press POWER
button and blend until mixture is smooth and well blended.
Makes about 1¼ cups.
DRESSINGS
ASIAGO CAESAR DRESSING
1 egg, slightly beaten
½ cup grated Asiago cheese
¼ cup lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. anchovy paste
¼ tsp. coarsely ground pepper
½ cup olive oil
Add all ingredients except olive oil into workbowl. Place lid on workbowl and
attach motor body. Select speed to be used (we suggest speed 3). Press POWER
button and mix until well blended. Remove motor body and lid and add the
oil. Replace lid and motor body. Continue blending until mixture is smooth and
evenly blended.
Makes about 1¼ cups dressing
LEMON LIME VINAIGRETTE
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. freshly grated orange peel
2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. honey
½ cup salad oil
Add all ingredients into beaker. Attach blending attachment to motor body. Insert
into beaker. Select speed to be used (we suggest speed 3). Press POWER
button and move the blender inside the beaker to incorporate all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Serve on salad greens.
Makes about ¾ cups.
