Cold/Veggie Dinner?

[orriskitten]

I'm trying to think of what to make for dinner. Its been so hot that I don't want to make anything with the oven on and nothing too heavy.

What are some good recipes that do not center around pasta/rice/quinoa? They don't have to be cold, just nothing heavy (allrecipes keeps giving me curries and stuff). I'd prefer veggies, but I can do some meat.

[teamhayes]

we have been making a lot of blt's with avocado and red onion.

i think you could skip the bacon or make it in the microwave.

we use tortilla wraps instead of bread bc they have less calories.

[claralou]

When it's hot, we do a big "salad" regularly with heirloom tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, avocado, fresh mozzerella, fresh basil and a balsamic dressing, served with a big loaf of French bread.

Or a big pasta salad.

[teamhayes]

Get a rotisseree (sp) chicken at the store and you can top it on salad or make chicken salad or sliced chicken on a sandwich.

[orriskitten]

Jun 27, 2013 11:56:11 GMT -5 teamhayes said:

we have been making a lot of blt's with avocado and red onion.

i think you could skip the bacon or make it in the microwave.

we use tortilla wraps instead of bread bc they have less calories.

I could try that, but DH isn't a fan of "sandwiches" even if they're wraps (with the exception of a tortilla for a burrito/taco/whatever) for dinner.

[irishsara]

I would do a sandwich or big salad. I also like the BLT idea. Or even a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich.

[orriskitten]

Jun 27, 2013 11:57:23 GMT -5 claralou said:

When it's hot, we do a big "salad" regularly with heirloom tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, avocado, fresh mozzerella, fresh basil and a balsamic dressing, served with a big loaf of French bread.

Or a big pasta salad.

Salad might work... I just need to think of a way to make it more main course for GG. She sees salad as a starter, not the meal itself.

Pasta salad is out because of the carbs for me. I have not found a pasta I can eat much of and keep my sugars under control.

Grrr its so much easier when I can cook whatever I want. Stupid health and a suddenly picky family.

[charlielove]

A black bean salad is good and light. I usually serve it with tortillas. I just use 2 cans black beans, chopped bell pepper, corn, red onion, and 1-2 avocados, and some chopped romaine lettuce and then make a light dressing with lime, olive oil, garlic and cayenne if you like spice.

[orriskitten]

Jun 27, 2013 12:01:08 GMT -5 charlielove said:

A black bean salad is good and light. I usually serve it with tortillas. I just use 2 cans black beans, chopped bell pepper, corn, red onion, and 1-2 avocados, and some chopped romaine lettuce and then make a light dressing with lime, olive oil, garlic and cayenne if you like spice.

That sounds promising! I'm thinking of pairing it with gazpacho.

Dinner is planned! Thank you all!!

[joyhart02]

I just made a Doritos taco salad the other night. It was light and tasty!

[rjamz]

We had caprese salad (cubed mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil). I had mine on a bed of arugula with balsamic vinegar and H had his on some toast. Perfect light summer dinner and no cooking (except the toast)