There are days when you just don't feel like cooking when you get home—and by cooking, I mean getting out the pans and turning on the stove. On those days, you look for simple yet healthy alternatives that you can prepare with little more than taking the ingredients out of their packaging and mixing them together. And at Bezzia, we certainly have some ideas for you. Specifically, 8 healthy and delicious no-cook dinner recipes . Take note of these!
gazpacho
There are some recipes you simply can't resist making when summer arrives, and salmorejo is undoubtedly one of them. This chilled tomato soup , made from a mixture of breadcrumbs, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt, is incredibly refreshing.
Very popular in the south of our country and increasingly accepted in the north, where summers are increasingly hot, salmorejo from Cordoba has the consistency of a thick sauce. Serve it with a can of tuna, some diced ham and/or a chopped boiled egg if you have it and you will have a delicious dinner.
Gazpacho
When the heat is on, another star recipe in our country is Andalusian gazpacho . It's very nutritious, refreshing, and easy to eat— what more could we ask for? Plus, it's quick and easy to prepare and keeps very well in the refrigerator.
Do you like watermelon? By replacing the cucumber with watermelon, you can create a refreshing watermelon gazpacho , an even more refreshing version than the traditional one. It doesn't contain bread like other gazpachos, and you don't need to add water to thin it out, as the watermelon juice takes care of that.
Cold avocado, cucumber and yogurt cream
In the midst of a heatwave, this chilled avocado, cucumber, and yogurt soup becomes a great ally because it's light and refreshing, making it ideal for combating high temperatures . It's also quick and easy to prepare; you won't need to spend more than 15 minutes.
It's a cream with a thick consistency, meant to be eaten with a spoon, although you can thin it out and serve it as a soup if you prefer. Ideally, prepare it and refrigerate it to serve it chilled, either as an appetizer, starter, or light dinner.
Potato salad with salmon, apple and whipped cheese
Our cooking changes with the seasons, and with the pleasant temperatures we're enjoying now, a potato salad with salmon, apple, and cottage cheese is always a great option. When we talk about healthy no-cook dinner recipes, salads are probably the first thing that comes to mind. And this one is very easy to prepare, using canned cooked potatoes to avoid cooking. It won't take you more than 10 minutes to make when you get home.
Green sprout, currant and cashew cheese salad
This salad of mixed greens, currants, and cashew cheese is a recipe that could easily be part of a festive menu. It's light and refreshing, perfect for balancing out a heavy meal, but also a great option when you're short on time and don't feel like cooking. And it only takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Lentil salad with tomato, apple and cheese
The high temperatures encourage us to look for other ways to prepare legumes, to abandon stews for lighter and fresher alternatives. And this lentil salad with tomato, apple, and cheese is a great way to do just that. It's also super nutritious and will help you recover the energy you've spent. Proof that eating healthy without cooking is possible.
The ingredient list for this salad is quite long, but don't be fooled! All the ingredients are simple , and you probably already have many of them in your fridge or pantry. And if you're missing one, you can always leave it out or substitute it with something else; it won't be the same salad, but it will still be delicious, light, and refreshing.
Hummus with Greek yogurt and crudités
A can of cooked chickpeas in the pantry is a treasure. Using one of these, we've prepared this hummus with Greek yogurt in just over ten minutes . It's a hummus with a traditional flavor but extra creaminess thanks to the addition of the yogurt. Serve it with some crackers and raw vegetable sticks for a delicious dinner.
Yogurt with peach and pistachios
Our last suggestion for healthy and delicious no-cook dinner recipes is this yogurt with peaches and pistachios . It makes a great breakfast, but it's also a wonderful light dinner option for those days when you don't feel like eating much.