1. Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cilantro
Start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe.
2. Summer Anchovy Salad
You'll need to buy hard-boiled eggs or pick them up from the salad bar at the grocery store. Get the recipe.
3. Roast Chicken and Mango Salad with Yogurt
4. Chef's Salad with Turkey, Avocado, and Jack Cheese
5. Roast Beef Summer Rolls
6. Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad
7. Spicy Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
8. Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)
This isn't exactly meaty, but it's full of protein and delicious. Get the recipe.
9. Cold Southwestern Corn and Shrimp Soup
10. Smoky Salmorejo
Gazpacho, but extra-smooth. Get the recipe.
11. Avocado and Crab Soup
12. Blender Gazpacho with a Prosciutto and Avocado Sandwich
Pair this gazpacho with a little open-faced prosciutto sandwich to make it a full meal. Get the recipe.
13. Mint-Marinated Shrimp with Tabbouleh, Tomatoes, and Feta
14. Raw Corn and Radish Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing
15. Shaved Raw Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing
Add some chopped nuts or crumbled hard boiled egg to make this more filling. Get the recipe.
16. Whole Wheat Couscous with Cherries & Arugula
Follow these directions from Gourmet to make the whole wheat couscous "no-cook." Get the recipe.
17. Tabbouleh
18. Raw Tuscan Kale Salad Recipe
19. Red Cabbage and Apple Salad with Tahini-Ginger Dressing
20. White Bean Salad with Zucchini and Parmesan
21. Pad Thai with Kelp Noodles
Inspired by a dish at Pure Food & Wine. Get the recipe.
22. King Oyster Mushroom and Dried Cherry Tomato Fettuccini with Cuban Oregano
23. Carrot Ribbon Pasta Bowl with Coconut Almond Satay
24. Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce
25. Raw Macro Bowl with Knock-Off Dragon Sauce
26. Creamy Spinach and Shrimp Dip
With a little crusty bread, a heavy dip is actually a perfect light meal. For this one you'll need to thaw frozen spinach and purchased cooked shrimp at your grocery store's fish counter. Get the recipe.
27. Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip
28. Cantaloupe Salsa
Pad this one out with some purchased rotisserie chicken and crusty bread. Get the recipe.
29. Niçoise Toasts
30. Shaved Radish Sandwiches with Herb Butter
31. Cobb Salad-Stuffed Pita Pockets
32. Hummus and Feta Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread
33. Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
34. Artichoke, Fresh Mozzarella, and Salami Sandwiches
35. Vegetable Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
You can soak the noodles in boiling water (boiled in an electric kettle) or heat them in the microwave to keep this stove-free. Get the recipe.
36. Marinated Mushroom Caps
37. Raw Falafel
38. Cilantro-Lime Sardine Salad in Avocado Halves
39. Arugula, Apple & Chickpea Salad Wraps
40. Zucchini Lasagna with Farmer Cheese
41. Ceviche Spring Rolls
42. Raw Mexican Wraps
43. Quinoa Collard Wraps
