60 No-Cook Recipes For When You're Feeling Hot and Can't Be Bothered

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

In the middle of a heat wave? Don't give up on cooking entirely. Instead, stay cool during these dog days of Summer with these no-cook recipe ideas, including everything from breakfast to salads to sweets — none of which require the use of your oven or your stove.


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Acai Bowl
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Acai Bowl

Cottage Cheese Toast
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Cottage Cheese Toast

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Mango-Cardamom Lassi
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Mango-Cardamom Lassi

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Summer Fruit Salad With Mint and Almonds
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Summer Fruit Salad With Mint and Almonds

Banana Almond Greek Yogurt Smoothie
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Banana Almond Greek Yogurt Smoothie

Greek Yogurt With Granola and Jam
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Greek Yogurt With Granola and Jam

Citrusy Fruit Salad With Pistachios and Goat Cheese
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Citrusy Fruit Salad With Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Homemade Gravlax
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Homemade Gravlax

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Hummus and Crudités Shots
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Hummus and Crudités Shots

Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip
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Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip

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Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad Cups
Cooking For Keeps

Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad Cups

Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

Caprese Salad Skewers
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Caprese Salad Skewers

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Classic Hummus
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Classic Hummus

Get the recipe: classic hummus

Watermelon, Radish, and Avocado Wraps
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Watermelon, Radish, and Avocado Wraps

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Beet-Mint Yogurt Dip
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Beet-Mint Yogurt Dip

Get the recipe: beet-mint yogurt dip

Cucumber-Avocado Tuna Hand Rolls
Inspiralized

Cucumber-Avocado Tuna Hand Rolls

Miso Hummus
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Miso Hummus

Get the recipe: miso hummus

Spicy Sesame Carrot Ribbon Salad
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Spicy Sesame Carrot Ribbon Salad

Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad
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Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad

Pineapple Salsa
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Pineapple Salsa

Get the recipe: pineapple-avocado salsa

Chilled Corn and Avocado Soup
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Chilled Corn and Avocado Soup

No-Noodle Pad Thai
Cookie + Kate

No-Noodle Pad Thai

Get the recipe: no-noodle pad thai

Watermelon Caprese Salad
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Watermelon Caprese Salad

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Southwestern Chopped Salad With Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Damn Delicious

Southwestern Chopped Salad With Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Black Bean, Corn, Radish, and Bell Pepper Chopped Salad
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Black Bean, Corn, Radish, and Bell Pepper Chopped Salad

Miso Sesame Cucumbers
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Miso Sesame Cucumbers

Get the recipe: miso-sesame cucumbers

Avocado-Tuna Salad With Cucumber Noodles
Inspiralized

Avocado-Tuna Salad With Cucumber Noodles

Marinated Chickpea Salad
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Marinated Chickpea Salad

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Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, and Chickpea Salad
Cooking Classy

Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, and Chickpea Salad

Southeast Asian Gazpacho
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Southeast Asian Gazpacho

Savory Fruit Salad
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Savory Fruit Salad

Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad
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Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad

Ham, Cheese, and Avocado Sandwich
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Ham, Cheese, and Avocado Sandwich

Cheese and Baguette
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Cheese and Baguette

Tomato Mayonnaise Sandwich
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Tomato Mayonnaise Sandwich

Vegan Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
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Vegan Veggie and Hummus Sandwich

Pita Bread With Mint and Feta
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Pita Bread With Mint and Feta

Italian Deli Sandwich
Port and Fin

Italian Deli Sandwich

Halibut Crudo
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Halibut Crudo

Get the recipe: halibut crudo

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich
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Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Watermelon Cake
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Watermelon Cake

Mini Grasshopper Pies
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Mini Grasshopper Pies

Get the recipe: mini grasshopper pies

Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest
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Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest

Almond Nutella
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Almond Nutella

Get the recipe: almond chocolate spread

Speculoos Icebox Cake
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Speculoos Icebox Cake

Get the recipe: speculoos icebox cake

Ice Cream Cake
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Ice Cream Cake

Saltine Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Saltine Ice Cream Sandwiches

Oreo Icebox Cake
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Oreo Icebox Cake

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Coconut Berry Icebox Cake
Self Proclaimed Foodie

Coconut Berry Icebox Cake

Get the recipe: berry-packed icebox cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake