As the weather heats up, the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove or grill. Fortunately, you don’t have to! This refreshing and nutritious meal requires no cooking and satisfies your taste buds.
This Easy Breezy Arugula Salad with hummus and cucumber slices on the side, is the perfect no-cook, quick dinner.
This vibrant salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Here’s what you'll need:
This vibrant salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Here’s what you'll need:- Arugula: Available pre-washed and ready to use, arugula adds a peppery bite to this salad. This cruciferous leafy green (think anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory) is high in calcium and vitamin K. Their combo boosts calcium reabsorption. So, it helps build strong bones. Alternatively, you can use a variety of butter lettuce instead.
- Red onion: Thinly sliced for a zesty crunch. Onions are allium vegetables and reduce the risk of viral and bacterial infections.
- Corn: Corn kernels shaved from the cob are perfectly sweet, juicy, and high in fiber. Farm stands are stocked with fresh-picked corn on the cob now.
- Cherry tomatoes: Look for sun gold tomatoes at your farm stand. Deliciously sweet and bursting with flavor.
- Pecans: They add crunch and are high in fiber and antioxidants.
Just toss these ingredients together. You've got a colorful, nutrient-rich salad that's ready in no time.
If you want to save time and skip the Lemon Dressing on this salad, you can make a hummus dressing instead. Start with 1/2 cup of hummus, add a squeeze of lemon, and thin with 3-4 tablespoons of water.
Perfect Pairing: Hummus and Cucumber Slices
Pair your arugula salad with some hummus and cucumber slices to round out your meal. Hummus is a great source of protein and fiber. It's plant-based. Cucumber slices add a refreshing, crunchy, hydrating bite.
This Lemon Garlic Hummus recipe is easy to make in your blender and keeps for 5 or more days in the fridge.Store-bought hummus is fine but beware that some brands use a lot of oil. Cedars brand makes an oil-free variety. If your market doesn’t carry a no-oil kind, choose the one with the lowest grams of fat per serving. Every drop of oil adds unnecessary calories and raises blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
No-Heat, All Flavor
So, skip the stove with this no-heat, hassle-free meal. It’s perfect for summertime or any time you want a quick, healthy, and refreshing dish.
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