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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Menu: A light meal for summer

Take a deep breath; finals are almost over. That means summer is all but here. Heat and humidity can make a full tummy unhappy. Lighten up with this easy-to-fix entrée and two complementary sides. A meal of cedar-plank salmon, lemon-seasoned asparagus, and a spring greens salad will make taste buds scream without compromising that swimsuit-ready bod.

CEDAR-PLANK SALMON

What you’ll need:

Cedar grilling plank

What to do:

1. Submerge cedar grilling plank in water for at least one hour. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

LEMON-SEASONED ASPARAGUS

What you’ll need:

Fresh asparagus

What to do:

1. Rinse and trim asparagus ends. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

SPRING GREEN SALAD

What you’ll need:

1 bag mixed spring greens

What to do:

1. Place 1 to 2 cups of mixed spring greens on a plate.

— by Courtney Spears

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