By Wendi Hope Hager, Editor

Need cool healthy recipes to squelch the sweltering heat? Despite the weekend barbeques and hot dogs around the campfire, like most of us, you probably are searching for some cooler recipes to help beat the heat. When temperatures hit 90 degrees, you hardly want to turn the oven on, and the good news is that you don’t have to. Compiled here are some oven-free recipes to keep you cool even when outside temperatures are on the rise.

• Apple Tuna Sandwich
• Black Beans with Corn and Tomatoes
• Classic Tossed Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Confetti Appleslaw
•  Fruit Kabobs
• Fruit Salad
• Gazpacho with Bulgur
• Juice Popsicles
• Mango Sorbet 
•  Marinated Fresh Tuna Salad
• Mousse a la Banana
• Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
• Superfood Smoothie (from June issue of Healthy Living)

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