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
Get the recipe: strawberry-banana acai bowl [1]
Cottage Cheese Toast
Get the recipe: cottage cheese toast [2]
Mango-Cardamom Lassi
Get the recipe: mango-cardamom lassi [3]
Summer Fruit Salad With Mint and Almonds
Get the recipe: Summer fruit salad with mint and almonds [4]
Banana Almond Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Get the recipe: banana almond Greek yogurt smoothie [5]
Greek Yogurt With Granola and Jam
Get the recipe: Greek yogurt with granola and jam [6]
Tropical Green Smoothie
Get the recipe: tropical mango-pineapple smoothie [7]
Citrusy Fruit Salad With Pistachios and Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: citrusy fruit salad with pistachios and goat cheese [8]
Homemade Gravlax
Get the recipe: homemade gravlax [9]
Hummus and Crudités Shots
Get the recipe: hummus and crudités shots [10]
Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: spicy pimento cheese dip [11]
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad Cups
Get the recipe: watermelon, cucumber, and feta salad cups [12]
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [13]
Green Goddess Dip
Get the recipe: green goddess dip [14]
Caprese Salad Skewers
Get the recipe: caprese salad skewers [15]
Classic Hummus
Get the recipe: classic hummus [16]
Watermelon, Radish, and Avocado Wraps
Get the recipe: watermelon, radish, and avocado wraps [17]
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Get the recipe: apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites [18]
Beet-Mint Yogurt Dip
Get the recipe: beet-mint yogurt dip [19]
Cucumber-Avocado Tuna Hand Rolls
Get the recipe: cucumber-avocado tuna hand rolls [20]
Greek Antipasto Bites
Get the recipe: Greek antipasto bites [21]
Miso Hummus
Get the recipe: miso hummus [22]
Spicy Sesame Carrot Ribbon Salad
Get the recipe: spicy sesame carrot ribbon salad [23]
Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: watermelon, feta, and arugula salad [24]
Pineapple Salsa
Get the recipe: pineapple-avocado salsa [25]
Chilled Corn and Avocado Soup
Get the recipe: creamy, chilled corn and avocado soup [26]
No-Noodle Pad Thai
Get the recipe: no-noodle pad thai [27]
Greek Salad
Get the recipe: classic Greek salad [28]
Watermelon Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: watermelon caprese salad [29]
Southwestern Chopped Salad With Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Get the recipe: Southwestern chopped salad with cilantro-lime dressing [30]
Black Bean, Corn, Radish, and Bell Pepper Chopped Salad
Get the recipe: black bean, corn, radish, and bell pepper chopped salad [31]
Miso Sesame Cucumbers
Get the recipe: miso-sesame cucumbers [32]
Avocado-Tuna Salad With Cucumber Noodles
Get the recipe: avocado-tuna salad with cucumber noodles [33]
Marinated Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad [34]
Southeast Asian Tomato Salad
Get the recipe: Southeast Asian tomato cucumber salad [35]
Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, and Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: tomato, avocado, cucumber, and chickpea salad [36]
Southeast Asian Gazpacho
Get the recipe: Southeast Asian-inspired gazpacho [37]
Savory Fruit Salad
Get the recipe: savory mango, cucumber, and watermelon salad [38]
Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: cucumber avocado caprese salad [39]
Ham, Cheese, and Avocado Sandwich
Get the recipe: ham, cheese, and avocado sandwich [40]
Cheese and Baguette
Get the recipe: cheese, bread, and fruit platter [41]
Salmon Wasabi Cream Cheese Sandwich
Get the recipe: salmon wasabi cream cheese sandwich [42]
Tomato Mayonnaise Sandwich
Get the recipe: tomato-mayonnaise sandwich [43]
Vegan Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
Get the recipe: vegan veggie and hummus sandwich [44]
Pita Bread With Mint and Feta
Get the recipe: pita bread with mint and feta [45]
Italian Deli Sandwich
Get the recipe: three-meat Italian deli sandwich [46].
Halibut Crudo
Get the recipe: halibut crudo [47]
Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich
Get the recipe: cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches [48]
Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches
Get the recipe: banana ice cream sandwiches [49]
Watermelon Cake
Get the recipe: watermelon no-bake "cake" [50]
Mini Grasshopper Pies
Get the recipe: mini grasshopper pies [51]
Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest
Get the recipe: sorbet with citrus vodka and lemon zest [52]
Almond Nutella
Get the recipe: almond chocolate spread [53]
Speculoos Icebox Cake
Get the recipe: speculoos icebox cake [54]
Ice Cream Cake
Get the recipe: peppermint-chocolate ice cream cake [55]
Arnold Palmer Granita
Get the recipe: Arnold Palmer granita [56]
Saltine Ice Cream Sandwiches
Get the recipe: saltine ice cream sandwiches [57]
Oreo Icebox Cake
Get the recipe: Oreo icebox cake [58]
Coconut Berry Icebox Cake
Get the recipe: berry-packed icebox cake [59]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake
Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie icebox cake [60]