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3 Simple no-cook dinners

Black beans, grape tomatoes, avocado mango and celery

Photo credit: Marge Perry | Black beans, grape tomatoes, avocado mango and celery salad served with cheese-avocado toasts makes a refreshing and satisfying no-cook dinner. (August 2012)

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TIP To keep tortillas pliable, stack them on a plate and cover with a damp cloth or paper towel. Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, depending on your microwave.

Air-conditioning or not, it can be a welcome relief to stay away from the stovetop and oven on these dog days of summer.

All recipes make 4 servings.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH CHEESE-AVOCADO TOASTS

1 (15-ounce) can lower-sodium...

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