Keep the kitchen cool with these no-cook dinner recipes it’s possible for you to make tonight.
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner.
But it’s easy to make at home with this quick recipe.
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Serving it over a brown rice salad makes it a meal.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
Victor Protasio
The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch.
Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.
Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian.
Jacob Fox
Topping with tomatoes and avocado adds color and nutrients.
Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
It’s so flavorful and satisfying, you won’t miss the feta!
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
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Jason Donnelly
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Greg DuPree
Brie Passano
