ah the summer heat...

yes yes, summer is a time of fun and of course the sun...but I have to say that after a while one could get a bit tired of all the summer fun at the beach and the heat. Don't get me wrong, there is a certain appeal to being able to wear a short sleeve t-shirt in december knowing that the rest of your family is stuck getting up extra early to defrost their windshield ...
But come on here we are in October...and what do I get instead of the mood setting fog, well a heat wave! It's been well over the expected 75 degrees of perfect southern Californian weather for far too long! 97 degrees, ahhh! I need the fall to come! i'm craving stews accompanied by rich burgundy wines, I want to slow roast a festive turkey and churn polenta.
but...TOO HOT TO COOK!!!!
So here are a" No - Cooking needed" recipe that could help relieving the summer heat.

Pear and Arugula salad :

Ingredients:

2 pears - diced and drizzled in Lemon juice.

1 5 oz Organic Baby arugula package

4 oz of crumbled Feta cheese or Blue Cheese according to your preferance

1good handful of maple pecans

a good drizzle of sweet italian dressing.

Sweet Italian Dressing:

2 parts Red wine vinegar to 1 part agave, a drizzle of extra vermin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

Well there aren't really any directions to this beside plate and enjoy!!!!!!! such a simple dish that is sure to cool you down a bit during those hot summer days.