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August 05, 2008  | Cool Down with No-Cook Recipes
The hot and humid days of summer may have you sweating at the thought of turning on the oven. To help you keep your cool in the kitchen, Mealtime.org shares a selection of nourishing no-cook summer recipes. With just a few convenient, healthful canned ingredients and a little prep time, you can create a spread of sensational dishes – no heat required! |
 |  | | Fruity Frozen Fudge Pops
A refreshing treat from the freezer is always the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. Perfect for both kids and adults, these healthful fudge pops are packed with a blend of sweet pears and chocolate pudding. These nourishing, hand-held snacks will have your family craving them all year round.
 |  | | Tomato and Avocado Salad with Green Empress Dressing
A purée of peas and a handful of fresh herbs lend this nutritious dressing its emerald-green glow. With only a speck of fat and minimal calories, it provides more than a significant amount of vitamins A and C – with calcium and iron, too – when dressing a salad of red, ripe tomatoes, buttery avocado and low-fat mozzarella cheese.
| | Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Cumin Dressing
Cool off during the steamy, hot days of summer with a light, crisp salad that’s tossed with a can of sweet corn, smooth black beans and mild green chilies. Simply marinated with vinegar, fresh cilantro and spicy cumin, this flavorful combination – with all its veggies – will leave you wanting more.
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