Too Hot to Cook!
By: Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA
August is best known for being hot! The last thing I want to do is fire up the stove for another heat wave, so I go for meals that require minimal prep time and little to no cooking.
Here are a few of my favorite Too Hot to Cook favorites.
Summer Soups: Cold soups such as gazpacho, cucumber and strawberry are light in calories, tasty and hydrating.
Simple Summer Salads: Variety is key; include vegetables, fruits and a protein with a light oil-based dressing.
Summer Sandwiches: To keep it exciting, skip your traditional boring sandwiches and spice it up a little. Swap your bread for a pita pocket, fill with your favorite meat, cheese, and veggies, and top with fresh salsa. Instead of using high fat mayo, finish it off with a delicious good-for-you mashed avocado!
Eat More Seafood: If you really want to stay out of your kitchen go for canned tuna, sardines or salmon. These fish are tasty additions to salads and wraps. Packed with protein and omega-3s, this no-cook solution is a no brainier!
Open Faced Avo-Tuna Salad
Prep: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 (5-ounce) Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in water
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ¼ cucumber finely chopped
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- ½ lemon juiced
- Salt & pepper
- 2 Thomas’ English Muffins, split
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients from Tuna to Salt & Pepper.
- Lightly toast English muffins and top each slice with avo-tuna salad, enjoy immediately!