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7 COOLING MEALS for hot summer days

Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader!

Shade and fans (set on high!) are my best friends this week as the temperatures spike around here.🔥 In the middle of summer, I avoid heating up the kitchen at all costs and turn to cooling, refreshing meals.

Salads and sandwiches to the rescue! From pasta salads to no-cook recipes, here are some of my hot-weather recipes. Most of these work well for potlucks and picnics, too.

  1. ​Chopped Broccoli Salad with Tahini Dressing - Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp to this vegetarian salad for the meat lovers in your family.
  2. ​Hummus Avocado Sandwich - One reader said, "This was easy to make and it was the perfect meal for a hot summer day. My husband and I loved it." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  3. ​Rice Salad with Tuna - It's ideal for meal prep, plus it's packed with chopped vegetables and tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
  4. ​Lemon Orzo Salad - We make this refreshing salad once a week all summer long. A favorite!
  5. ​Shrimp Salad Sandwich - Succulent bay shrimp, creamy avocado, tangy capers, and crunchy bell peppers are all packed into this tasty sandwich.🍤
  6. ​Thai Chicken Salad - One reader said, "My new favourite salad. I've never been so sad to reach the end of a bowl! Definitely making this again and again." ❤️
  7. ​Herb Veggie Lentil Salad - This is a fantastic make-ahead salad. The lemon juice and herbs meld and get better over time.
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Have a great week!

Dara

Cookin' Canuck - From-scratch healthy recipes

by Dara Michalski

Healthy eating shouldn't be boring! Using fresh ingredients, spices and herbs, you and your family can enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. Recipes featured Saveur Magazine, Fine Cooking Magazine, on oprah.com, The Pioneer Woman and msn.com.

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