Healthy Diet The Paleo Way: Paleo Tips : Simply No-Cook Summer Food Ideas

Want to spend less time cooking and more time playing this summer? Well here are the top great tricks and ideas for refreshing dishes and snacks that don't require heating and lets you just plain serving on the table.

~SANDWICHING'

Oftentimes the simplest things to do are the most gratifying to have. Take this four-ingredient sandwich menu by simply layering tomato slices, mozarella, and julienned basil leaves over a crusty bread. Drizzle with olive oil then season woth salt and pepper. You may top with another slice of bread or just enjoy as is.

~TOFU WITH PORK'

This Oriental dish manages to be both light and hearty at the same time. Simply mix together these: oyster sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil. Season with sugar to taste, then pour the mixture over a block of drained silken tofu. Sprinkle pork floss on top and garnish with cilantro leaves.

~BE PREP WITH PASTA'

Cook a big batch of pasta early in the day. Let it cool then drizzle with olive oil and portion it out to store in containers. When you are ready for chow time, combine all the precooked pasta with bottled pasta sauce and quickly heat it in the microwave.

~TRY CEVICHE'

Ceviche is a simple but classic dish consisting of raw seafood marinated in lemon or lime juice. The acids from the juice essentially cook the fish. Its fresh flavor is perfect for summer especially if you mix in a little chopped mint. You may as well toss in some corn kernels to make the dish more substantial.

~SALSA WITH FRUITS'

Tomato-based salsas are common nowadays but why not try experimenting with fruits. Pineapples are a great choice to start with. They are fresh, widely available and downright delicious.

~CHICKEN NOODLES AND PEANUTS'

Make use of vermicelli noodles which only need to be rehydrated in hot water. Combine this with peanut, soy sauce, sesame oil and minced ginger. Top with shredded rotisserie chicken, spring onions, and sesame seeds before serving.

~WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA LEAVES'

Arugula is a leafy green herb of the mustard family and the flavor of the leaves is hot and peppery. Try to mix it together with canned white beans (drained), sliced sun-dried tomatoes and canned tuna. Drizzle with a basic vinaigrette or bottled salad dressing of your choice, then toss everything together.

~FREEZY FROZEN FRUITS'

Fruits are refreshing any time of the year but they are heaven-sent during summer. One extra step to take to make them even more refreshing is to pop them into the freezer. This is best for fruits like grapes and mangoes. For grapes, wash and take the fruits off the stem then place it in a plastic container and stash it in the icebox. For mangoes, scoop out the flesh and dice into bite-sized cubes before freezing. If you want to chill out, its time to take them out of the freezer and eat your heart out!

~LEFTOVER COOKED RICE'

Want to do something more with your rice, then have it spiced up by tossing leftovers with cubed mangoes, sliced red onions, chopped herbs, and minced jalapeno peppers. Don't hesitate to add up to the spiciness of the dish ~ research has shown that spicy food can actually cool you down, so bring on that peppery heat.

Experience and enjoy all the cited foody ideas. Have a Sizzling Summer Eating Fun!

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