NO-COOK dinners

Sometimes when dinner approaches, the last thing you feel like doing is cooking. Other times it might just be too hot to contemplate turning on the stove or the oven. On these occasions, having some no-cook recipes on hand can be a lifesaver. The key to no-cook dinners is assembly, putting things together, so all you really need to do is have the ingredients on hand. A little planning when you do your shopping will have you ready to whip up super-simple, no-cook meals such as our: zucchini with walnut pesto and mixed cherry tomatoes; pear and cranberry Brussels sprout salad; prawn tacos; fennel, blood orange and walnut salad; fresh scallop ceviche; tuna tartare tostados; and smoked salmon vermicelli salad.

No-Cook Prawn Tacos

Recipe / Naomi Sherman

After a long, hot day by the pool, you don’t want to be cooking but you still want a fresh and fun dinner. This delicious family-style meal can be on the table in under 15 minutes.

Serves: 4

500g prawns, cooked & peeled

1 tbsp taco seasoning Zest & juice 1 lime

1 tsp chilli flakes

Dressing

½ cup Ranch dressing Zest

1 lime

½ cup coriander leaves, chopped

To Serve

1 avocado, peeled & sliced Juice of 1 lime

8 taco tortillas 1 small bag of colourful slaw

¼ red onion, sliced

1. Place the prawns, taco seasoning, lime juice and zest and chilli flakes into a large mixing bowl and toss gently until well combined. Store in the fridge while you gather the remaining ingredients.

2. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

3. Drizzle the avocado slices with the lime juice and set aside.

4. Warm the tortillas in the microwave to make them soft and pliable.