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When the summer heat stops you from turning on the oven, turn to the
Zone recipe archive — it offers lots of choices for heat-free meals,
from salads to sandwiches. And many of the other recipes call for
grilled chicken or tofu, which you can buy precooked at the market if
you don't want to turn on the grill. So don't let the heat derail your
Zone-friendly eating habits.
Here's a heat-free recipe to get you started. It calls for fresh tomatoes, which are finally available at most grocery stores.
Tomato-Basil Salad
Ingredients
5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups tomatoes, sliced
3 ounces skim-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 apple or pear
1/2 cup strawberries
Instructions
Place lettuce on a serving plate. In a medium
bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley, oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, and
chili powder. Alternate slices of tomato and shredded mozzarella on the
lettuce bed. Pour chickpea dressing over tomatoes and serve. Eat fruit
for dessert.
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