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Stay Cool with Low Carb No-Cook Dishes

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Written by Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. on July 11, 2024.

July 11, 2024

Summer salads and sensational sandwiches

When the temps are scorching almost everywhere, the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen (or turn on your stove). Fortunately, you don’t have to compromise on flavor for your low carb lifestyle with these refreshing no-cook recipes. These dishes are easy to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients, perfect for summer.

Low Carb No Cook Recipes for Summer

With these no-cook recipes, you can keep your cool and minimize your time in the kitchen. They can be whipped up in about 30 minutes or less.

Low Carb Berry and Burrata Salad

Summer’s sweet berries combine with creamy burrata and peppery arugula for a tasty, refreshing salad. Thanks to roasted, salted pistachios, this salad is big on flavor and texture. We use a simple balsamic dressing, but you can swap that out for your favorite vinaigrette. Just be sure to track the difference in Net Carbs. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at a summer gathering.

Whipped Feta and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Fresh dill and lemon balance out briny feta and are whipped into a thick and smooth base for slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and featuring savory Atkins Ranch Protein Chips. This salad brings a Mediterranean twist to your table.

Keto Green Goddess Tuna Sandwiches

These sandwiches are a hand-held spin on the popular Green Goddess Salad. Savory green goddess dressing is combined with jarred tuna fillets for an upgraded tuna salad sandwich, with crunchy red cabbage added for texture. This recipe uses cauliflower sandwich thins, but feel free to use any low carb or keto-friendly bread with 1 gram of Net Carbs per slice. Customize this sandwich with fillings, such as cheese, tomato or pickle slices or romaine lettuce leaves.

Low Carb Chopped Italian Grinder Salad

Here’s all the flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich: Pepperoncini for tangy heat and a creamy Italian dressing tossed with finely chopped vegetables, savory meats and cheese. This dish combines the best part of a sandwich and a salad for a hearty, no-cook meal.

From vibrant salads to hearty sandwiches, these no-cook dishes are sure to become your go-to options for a refreshing, satisfying, and low-carb summer.

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Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc.

Nutrition Advisor

Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. is a former Director of Nutrition at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City. With 20+ years of experience as a nutrition expert, the NY Times best-selling author is the current Nutrition Advisor at Simply Good Foods Company.

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