When the days are hot and the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven, no-cook recipes are the perfect solution. These 8 no-cook recipes are ideal for beating the heat while still enjoying delicious, satisfying meals. From crisp salads to chilled soups and tasty snacks, each dish is designed to keep you cool and energized.
Cucumber Gazpacho
This cucumber gazpacho (also known as green gazpacho) is made with cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, mint, olive oil, vinegar and salt. It’s a cold, refreshing soup perfect for hot summer days!
Get the recipe: Cucumber Gazpacho
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
If you are looking for a quick summer snack or breakfast, here it is! This Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding is so easy to make with just 5 ingredients. It’s creamy, delicious, packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats. Just perfect!
Get the recipe: Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful smoothie bowl recipe is loaded with passionfruit, mango, banana and pineapple. Such a delicious summer snack or breakfast!
Get the recipe: Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Rainbow Salad with Sesame Dressing
This rainbow salad is a colorful meal packed with protein, fiber, and veggies. It’s a perfect summer recipe as it doesn’t require any cooking. So good!
Get the recipe: Rainbow Salad
Watermelon Salad with Feta
This arugula (rocket) watermelon salad is so refreshing and has so many flavors – peppery greens, sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and a hint of heat. It’s perfect summer meal, ready in just 10 minutes!
Get the recipe: Watermelon Salad with Feta
Cold Borscht
This Eastern European soup (known as Holodnik or Chlodnik) is so refreshing and easy to make. It makes perfect lunch on hot summer days!
Get the recipe: Cold Borscht
Guacamole Salad
Guacamole, but let’s make it a salad! It combines lettuce, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro (coriander), green onions, tortilla chips and creamy dressing. Plus it’s vegan and gluten-free!
Get the recipe: Guacamole Salad
Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad
This healthy napa cabbage salad is a perfect blend of crispy veggies and zesty dressing. It’s perfect 5-ingredient side dish!
Get the recipe: Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad
