Hey guys! This week mother nature really turned up the heat. Not my favorite time of the year! It also makes me look for little-to-no cook options! Thought I would share a few...let me know what you like to make to beat the heat! :)
Tuna. First of all I am so grateful to whomever invented the packs of no drain tuna. lol Makes my life easier! I am a tuna w/ mayo kinda girl, but I like my tuna on crackers not as a sandwich. Strange maybe, but it's my thing. lol :) A little light mayo goes a long way in those 2 point tuna pouches making this a great low pointsplus meal! Bulked it up with jicama & carrot sticks.
Ahhh who could forget the BLT! With or without the A :) This one was from a night that I had a bad avocado :( So I dipped into the light mayo for a classic sandwich that I NEVER get tired of! I like to use Trader Joe's peppered turkey bacon at ONE pointsplus a slice! Good deal!
Salad is always a go to in the Summer months! Just last night I enjoyed this one!
So easy...no real recipe...
Spinach & romaine- about 2 cups
green onion-diced
6 strawberries- sliced
1/3 C garbanzo beans
1 TB roasted pecans
drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction- I heated balsamic vinegar on low, until it became thick & removed from heat to let cool.
Get your pasta on the stove....I used 3 oz Fiber Gourmet Pasta. In your bowl & add grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half. Fresh basil sliced thin, fresh cracked pepper, & parmesan cheese.
When your pasta is ready drain & rinse under cold water. place in bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. EAT EAT!!! YUM! :)
Ok so now you share! :) What do you like to eat when it gets so hot you can cook an egg out on the sidewalk? lol
Hope all my local blog pals are staying cool & that you all have a great day! :)
BYE!
That all looks soooo good! Especially the pasta! Yummy. I need to try switching up my saldas and sandwiches and you have some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh, these look GOOD! I keep cooked chicken in my freezer so I am always ready to throw together a nice chicken salad!
ReplyDeleteI also like my tuna on crackers versus bread. I need to try jicama sticks. They would go great with my carrots sticks. I never even thought of it and I love jicama. Thanks for the great snack idea. Gracie
ReplyDeleteThese are some great ideas! Thank you! I am loving the fresh fruit of summer and can't get enough mangoes right now! :)
ReplyDeleteI had a turkey BLT yesterday! I love all your sammies. I'm coming over for lunch!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYum! Thanks for the ideas... the pasta looks great... I think I know what's for dinner next week at least.
ReplyDeleteOh It's so hot over here in the Valley!
ReplyDeleteI love an BLT and corn on the cob when it's hot out.
Chipotle Chicken Salad is also a big hit around here.
Turkey wraps,mega salads with left over grilled chicken, pan fried tilapia with broccoli, turkey burgers with feta, home made hummus with veggies and flat bread. Most of the recipes are on my blog!
Stay cool!
looks delicious! i love that you use so many fresh fruits and vegetables...it's something i am really passionate about and recently posted about on my new blog! please check it out! www.hangryhippo.com
ReplyDeleteHI TJ! I'm hosting a first ever blog hop with the theme summer salads and I am hoping you will come and link up with some of your amazing creations!
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ReplyDeleteMiz.
These all look so good and at a perfect time as it's hot as Hades here!
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any recipes to contribute for these summer days but I LOVE the ideas you posted.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that you can always find in my house during the summer are WATERMELONS!
We make simple watermelon Popsicles. I've seen many recipes that call for corn syrup but I have no idea why it needs it? All i do is crush some watermelon, add a little lime juice and sometimes we even add chili powder for an extra quick!
Great ideas here TJ, thanks!!!! I can't wait for the summer to arrive here. Then we'll enjoy some of these hot weather eats. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWell I thank you very much for the ideas. I'm about to make myself a BLT right NOW! I've never tried egg salad. I am going to put that on next weeks menu. I'm with you as far as tuna goes, TEAM CRACKERS!
ReplyDeleteThose are some yummy ideas. I made a similar salad yesterday with spinach, peaches, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese and a light vinaigrette. So refreshing! I want you to know I sure enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy tuna on crackers. Yum! Best way to do it, in my opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fiber Gourmet pasta! Can have some pasta without a ton Oh guilt mixed in.
ReplyDeleteI think we will do many more "sandwich" type dinners this summer - way too muggy already
I simply grill outside - I've even put my wok on my grill (before the blog!) to make stir fry in the summer!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday TJ!