It’s turning out to be quite the summer, with temperatures consistently in the 90’s. Not many of us want to cook and eat hot meals during hot weather. Here are some ideas for easy prep, healthy, cold dinners.
Chicken Orzo Salad
This super tasty meal only takes 30 minutes to make and can easily be stored in the refrigerator. It’s a step up from your traditional cold pasta salad. Click for recipe.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
This recipe doesn’t have any mayonnaise, and you won’t miss it. This twist on traditional tuna salad is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients. It’s sure to please. Click for recipe.
Shredded Thai Salad with Avocado
Wonderful cold dish using tofu. But you could easily switch out the protein if you’d like. Using a bagged cabbage mix makes the prep even easier. Click for recipe.
Pineapple Mango Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
You can make these wraps in less than 30 minutes. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken or canned chicken (go low sodium) makes it a no-cook meal. The sweet tang of the fruit is a fun twist on a lettuce wrap. Click for recipe.
Cucumber-Avocado Blender Soup
Soup isn’t just for cold weather. Chilled soups are a wonderful summer meal. This blender soup is easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes. Click for recipe.
With all these hot weather meals, if you use lean proteins and low sodium, you add to their health benefits. Contact our office for more tips on nutrition and how it impacts your health. 502-882-4252