Cooking Done Light

I know that we have visitors from all over the world, but here in the United States we are experiencing a major heat wave. So, out of sympathy (and self preservation!) I have searched through my vault for light, refreshing, no cook (or barely cooked) meals that I have created in the past which do not require firing up the oven or standing over hot burners!! I hope that these recipes will help you get through these next few scorching days with less stress and less sweat!! For those of you not dealing with the above-average temperatures – you might just want to try some of these no-cook options as well; they go far beyond the same boring normal salad. So whether you’re dealing with an oppressive summer heat wave or not, a night without cooking doesn’t have to mean a night with takeout. These interesting healthier alternatives will have you ready to serve dinner without going anywhere near a stove (or drive-thru!) with just a few fresh, healthy, and simple ingredients.