Too Hot to Cook!

    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 Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich

    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:

    1. Combine all ingredients from Tuna to Salt & Pepper.
    2. Lightly toast English muffins and top each slice with avo-tuna salad, enjoy immediately!