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By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern

Sometimes the Arizona summers can make you not want to do much of anything. I love to cook but hardly cook anything that requires the stove or the oven between the months of May and August because it’s too dang hot!

Last summer I was stuck eating frozen meals I could heat up, snacks that probably weren’t very good for me, and fruits or veggies that didn’t need to be prepared with heat.

This summer, I’ve taken my eating habits a little more seriously and I did some research on delicious dishes that require little to no heat!

These dishes are perfect for days where it’s so hot all you want to do is sit in front of the fan and never move again:

• Asian Lettuce Wraps
• Apple Pear Salad
• Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad
• Fattoush
• Arizona Melon Dessert
• Homemade Salsa
• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Apple Bacon Slaw
• 5 Minute Stuffed Medjool Dates
• Desert Chicken Salad
• Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl
• The Farmer’s Favorite Salad
• Shrimp Ceviche
• Rainbow Chard Salad
• Simple Cantaloupe Granita
• Pennee’s Fresh Cucumber Delight
• Orange Almond Salad
• Tasty Hummus
• No Bake Granola Bars
• Avocado Pistachio Ice Cream
• Watermelon Salad

If these dishes don’t satisfy your summer craving, visit our recipe section over at Fill Your Plate! Stay cool this summer!