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When the weather gets warm or you simply want a break from cooking, no-cook recipes are a great option. Not only do they save you time in the kitchen, but they also save money on your energy costs. Recipes are designed to feed a family of 4, prices are from Asda on 1 June 2023, check in your local store as prices will vary. 

Caprese Salad Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of tortilla wraps (£1.10)
• 1 pack of mozzarella cheese (£0.95)
• 2 ripe tomatoes (£0.30)
• Fresh basil leaves (£0.70)
• Balsamic glaze (£0.30)

Total Cost: £3.35

Instructions:

Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.

Lay out a tortilla wrap and place a few slices of mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and a few basil leaves in the center.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Roll up the wrap tightly and slice in half.

Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Serve the Caprese salad wraps as a refreshing and light meal.

Mediterranean Hummus Platter

Ingredients:

• 1 tub of hummus (£1.55)
• Cherry tomatoes (£0.65)
• Cucumber (£0.79)
• Olives (£1.25)
• Feta style cheese (£0.85)
• Pita bread or crackers (£0.50)

Total Cost: £5.59

Instructions:

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.

Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, and crumbled feta cheese around the hummus.

Serve with pita bread or crackers.

Enjoy a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-style platter.

Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of tuna (£1.50)
• Mayonnaise (£0.75)
• Celery (£0.50)
• Lettuce (£0.70)
• Bread slices (£0.50)

Total Cost: £4.95

Instructions:

Drain the cans of tuna and transfer to a bowl.

Finely chop the celery and add it to the tuna.

Mix in mayonnaise until the desired consistency is reached.

Spread the tuna salad onto bread slices.

Top with lettuce leaves and another slice of bread.

Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters and serve.

Cold Couscous Salad

Ingredients :

• Couscous (£1.15)
• Cucumber (£0.79)
• Cherry tomatoes (£0.65)
• Fresh herbs (such as parsley or mint) (£0.70)
• Lemon juice (£0.50)
• Olive oil (£1.00)

Total Cost: £4.79

Instructions:

Prepare couscous according to package instructions and let it cool.

Chop cucumber and cherry tomatoes into small pieces.

Finely chop fresh herbs.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Toss well to combine all the ingredients.

Refrigerate for a few hours to enhance the flavors.

Serve the cold couscous salad as a refreshing and filling meal.

Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• Canned mixed beans (£0.70)
• Red onion (£0.15)
• Bell pepper (£0.40)
• Cilantro or parsley (£0.70)
• Lemon juice (£0.50)
• Olive oil (£1.00)

Total Cost: £3.45

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the canned mixed beans.

Finely chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro or parsley.

In a bowl, combine the mixed beans, chopped vegetables, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Toss well to coat the ingredients.

Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve the bean salad as a protein-packed and refreshing side dish or light meal.

Veggie Wrap with Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat tortilla wraps (£1.10)
• Cream cheese (£1.25)
• Assorted fresh vegetables (such as spinach, cucumber, and carrot) (£2.00)

Total Cost: £4.35

Instructions:

Spread a layer of cream cheese onto each tortilla wrap.

Thinly slice the fresh vegetables into strips.

Place the sliced vegetables on the cream cheese.

Roll up the wrap tightly and slice it into halves or quarters.

Serve the veggie wrap with cream cheese as a satisfying meal or snack.

Tinned Corned Beef Sandwich

Ingredients:

• Tinned corned beef (£2.10)
• Mustard (£0.70)
• Wholemeal bread (£0.75)
• Pickles (optional) (£0.60)

Total Cost: £4.15

Instructions:

Open the tin of corned beef and slice it into thin pieces.

Spread mustard on one side of each slice of bread.

Layer the corned beef slices on one slice of bread.

If desired, add pickles on top of the corned beef.

Top with the second slice of bread to make a sandwich.

Cut the sandwich into halves or quarters.

Tinned Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• Canned chicken (£2.00)
• Mayonnaise (£0.70)
• Celery (£0.50)
• Red onion (£0.15)
• Mixed salad greens (£1.50)

Total Cost: £4.85

Instructions:

Drain the canned chicken and transfer it to a bowl.

Add mayonnaise and mix well to combine.

Chop the celery and red onion into small pieces.

Add the chopped celery and red onion to the chicken mixture.

Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens.

Chickpea and Vegetable Pita Pockets

Ingredients:

• Canned chickpeas (£0.45)
• Red bell pepper (£0.50)
• Cucumber (£0.79)
• Red onion (£0.15)
• Fresh mint leaves (£0.70)
• Greek yogurt (£1.50)
• Wholemeal pita bread (£0.50)

Total Cost: £4.59

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint leaves.

Stir in Greek yogurt to bind the ingredients together.

Cut the pita bread in half to form pockets.

Spoon the chickpea and vegetable mixture into each pita pocket.

Chickpea Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• Canned chickpeas (£0.45)
• Avocado (£1.00)
• Cherry tomatoes (£0.65)
• Red onion (£0.15)
• Lemon juice (£0.50)
• Olive oil (£1.00)
• Fresh cilantro (optional) (£0.70)

Total Cost: £4.45

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Chop the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for added freshness.

Toss the ingredients gently to combine.

Chickpea and Vegetable Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

• Canned chickpeas (£0.45)
• Couscous (£1.15)
• Cherry tomatoes (£0.65)
• Cucumber (£0.79)
• Red onion (£0.15)
• Fresh parsley (£0.70)
• Lemon juice (£0.50)
• Olive oil (£1.00)

Total Cost: £5.39

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions.

Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.

Finely chop fresh parsley.

In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Toss the ingredients gently to combine.

Serve the chickpea and vegetable couscous salad as a satisfying meal.