Recipes

[DiAnne]

Predicted to be a hot week end here in the Pacific Northwest (at least for us).  I made some macaroni salad with fresh shrimp added this morning.  Have some halibut in the fridge.  I also picked up some Cubano sandwiches to heat up on the panini press for dinner.  

What are your go to meals when it is hot?  I am looking for suggestions...

[sabatini]

DiAnne, that pasta salad sounds yummy! Years ago I used to make one w/ orzo, shrimp, minced celery & parsley tossed w/ a vinaigrette made w/ sherry vinegar that my MIL had given me. Haven't thought about that for years!

Keep cool!

[Desertdi]

I survived on popsicles and yogurt today.................

[walker]

I love any salads.....guess my "go to" would be chicken salad and sliced tomatoes or spaghetti salad.   Vodka tonics are quite refreshing too......:+).

[hoosieroriginal]

Salads and fruit (preferably watermelon).  I don't like anything hot when it's hot out. 

[IamMrsG]

@DiAnne  This is a salad I build early in the morning, cover, and let sit in the refrigerator until dinner.  It is one of my personal favorites.

Nicoise Salad
Better Homes and Gardens

½ cup salad oil
2 Tablespoons vinegar*
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon prepared mustard*
½ teaspoon salt

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 lb. cooked whole green beans 
2 cups diced, peeled cooked potatoes
7 ounces tuna, drained and broken up
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut in wedges

In screw-top jar combine salad oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, prepared mustard and salt; cover and shake until thoroughly blended. Chill.

Arrange lettuce in salad bowl. Shake dressing again and drizzle a few tablespoons over lettuce. Attractively arrange beans, potatoes, tuna and tomatoes atop lettuce. Garnish with egg wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining dressing over salad.

Serves 6

Mrs. G's notes:
1. This salad is best served cold (adding the tomatoes just before serving), with a loaf of warm French bread.
2. I do not peel the boiled new potatoes.
3. Serve with chilled white wine.
*4.  Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar and Dijon mustard give outstanding results.