Discover the Salad Chopper in Action: Salsa Fresca Recipe Demo!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around personal experiences with the Salad Chopper, particularly in relation to making salsa fresca and other recipes. Participants share their thoughts on product demonstrations, recipe ideas, and the effectiveness of hands-on experiences in selling the chopper.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed initial uncertainty about the Salad Chopper but became convinced after a demonstration at a cluster meeting.
  • Another participant shared their positive experience using the Salad Chopper during a show, noting that it helped them sell two units.
  • Several users mentioned using the Salad Chopper for various recipes, including salsa fresca and aloha pizza, highlighting its versatility.
  • One participant noted that they would not have sold any Salad Choppers without doing a demo, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experiences.
  • Some participants discussed creative ideas for serving salsa, including using it with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled fish.
  • Another participant shared their plan to incorporate the Salad Chopper into a "salsa bar" concept for interactive guest participation.
  • Several participants expressed enthusiasm for the product, with one stating they use it multiple times a week for salads.
  • One participant mentioned a successful show where the Salad Chopper was particularly popular among male guests, leading to additional bookings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of the Salad Chopper in sales, with some participants reporting success while others noted that their demonstrations did not lead to purchases. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to using the product in shows.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas related to product demonstrations and recipe usage, reflecting a variety of cooking styles and preferences within the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to effectively demonstrate the Salad Chopper and engage guests during shows may find this discussion valuable.

heat123
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Ok, when I first saw these I was totally unsure of them until we had our cluster meeting and someone demoed the salsa fresca recipe in the catalog and passed it around for everyone to chop up some fresh salsa.

I was sold on it since then and took it to my next show and sold my first 2!! I highly recommend it and will continue to do this hands on approach so they can feel the product then taste the amazing results!( Really because DH loved it soo much that I figure after every show I can make another batch from the left over ingredients :)), I've made it twice now at home and he can't get enough of it!! Just wanted to share!
 
I love it! Especially since we can use the salad spinner to show off drying the veggies!
 
Oh really? I am/was unsure of them also. Maybe I should get a pair?
 
I made the aloha pizza for my show on Sunday and passed around the batter bowl with the chopper for everyone to chop up the pineapple, green onion and bell pepper.

I think it is a great idea - unfortunately no one bought any...

Oh well. I would try it again though!
 
pamperedval said:
I made the aloha pizza for my show on Sunday and passed around the batter bowl with the chopper for everyone to chop up the pineapple, green onion and bell pepper.
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Val, I was at a director's meeting this morning and Marie was there and shared that tip. Love it!
 
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I know that without doing the demo I wouldn't have sold them otherwise! Just Like I was very unsure of them until I saw them and felt them and tasted what they made! :)

Jen, that's a good idea about the spinner, I may have to try it as soon as my sample order comes!
 
Hello
I'm new to this also and a very plain Jane cook. How do you serve this salsa? With what?
 
i love my salad choppers - i have used them for chicken salad and taco bar, too!
 
(i just serve my salsa with regular tortilla chips.) but you can also use the salsa with tacos, or over chicken with a side of yellow rice. you can make the salsa with pineapple or mango and it is fantastic over fish (like tilapia or snapper) that has been grilled or broiled.
 
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MsKellog said:
Hello
I'm new to this also and a very plain Jane cook. How do you serve this salsa? With what?
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After they made it I passed a small bowl of chips around with it and they ate it up! And then some people went looking for some more after I was done with my presentation:D but it was gone!
 
I was trying to think of a way to have a "salsa bar" and portion out the ingredients for individual servings....so that everyone could chop up their own salsa in a batter bowl, and then pour it out on their plate to eat... that would get the choppers in to everyone's hands!!
 
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Well the way I did it- was pass around the batter bowl and choppers for everyone to chop a few times and pass so everyone did get a feel for them!
 
you could also use the prep bowls and put one ingredient in each one, stagger them among the guests so the stuff that needs to be chopped more is first, the stuff that needs the least chop would be last, and they can add ingredients as they pass it around.
 
Is that the quick and easy salsa recipe that is above the salad chopper in the catalogue? The one that uses grape tomatoes?
 
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Yes same recipe, Ymms!! :)
 
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I swear it gets better everytime I make it-heehee! Third time I made it in 3days!! Yummy!
 
I am going to try it with an italian twist. Maybe a half small onion, two garlic cloves and fresh basil. then add the cup of grape tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. I'm not a big cilantro fan, so I think I would like this version better.
 
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hmm sounds interesting, tell me how it turns out, I love fresh basil! kinda sounds like Brushetta (spelling)?
 
I put this salsa on a tortilla with fat free refried beans for lunch pretty much every day. Part of my plan to lose weight before summer hits! The tortilla is 2pt, refried beans 2pt and 0 points for the salsa. :)
I like the idea someone posted recently about an 8 pt show. I may do this in June as a theme and this would definitely be on the menu. :D
 
I put this salsa on a tortilla with fat free refried beans for lunch pretty much every day. Part of my plan to lose weight before summer hits! The tortilla is 2pt, refried beans 2pt and 0 points for the salsa. :)
 
ooh I think I will have to do the salsa demo at the show I have on saturday! I got the salad choppers and use them myself every time I have a salad (2-3x a week). But i LOVE fresh salsa too. Think I will have to try that out!
 
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yes, it's a must! You will love it!
 
I passed the salad chopper around with the small stainless bowl at my last party (empty). There were only 5 people there and 3 bought that SC!!
 
I had a show last night that turned into a co-ed show......3 of the women brought their husbands, so the DH of the host sat in too.....The salad chopper was a HUGE hit w/ the men.....they just kept playing with it, and thinking up uses for it...and one of them had his wife book a show for July because of it! (well, that combined w/ the spinner - they want a salad show!)
 
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I would probably do just a tomato or onion by itself for demo purposes- if I didn't love the salsa so dang much! LOL
 
We had Tacos last night for Dinner - so thought I would just try the Salsa Fresca recipe and use my salad choppers (I confess, for the first time!)

WOW! I think I am going to have to send out a special email to all my list - just to tell them about the Salad Chopper and the Salad Spinner!

That Salsa! It's a good thing it's so healthy to eat - because I was eating it w/ a spoon.....and just thinking about making a breakfast burrito, so I can have some more for breakfast!!!!:D
 
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Umm, that sounds good right now, it's breakfast time.. to bad I am out of ingredients! :( But I'm making a batch this weekend for a house warming party! :)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
WOW! I think I am going to have to send out a special email to all my list - just to tell them about the Salad Chopper and the Salad Spinner!
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And have everyone book a show for early August so they can get one of them at 60% off, and have a friend book for July so they can get the 2nd at 60% off at their show for the booking benefit!!
 
I pass it around at my shows in the med SS bowl. for the guests to make also,
I slice the onions into 1/2 slices, press the garlic (never can get it into small enough pieces) I laso qurter the jalepeno lengthwise so it is also in smaller pieces I've been selling them like crazy.
 
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I definitely use the garlic press too and quarter the onions and half the jalepeno then pass it around! Although I have only done it once I will definitely do it at every show through the summer!
 
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