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20 No-Cook Meals to Make This Summer

By Lauren Keating On 07/09 Leave a Comment

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20 No Cook Meals to Make This Summer

It was a cool, rainy spring but summer is finally here and I’m definitely not complaining. I love everything about summer weather ⁠— the hotter the better! We’re right in the middle of our first heat wave and I’m 100% here for it. 

This time of year I like to spend as much time as I can outside. We’ll usually fire up the grill for dinner, but sometimes we don’t feel like it. Or we’re out of gas. Or it’s just so hot that standing over any heat source ⁠— inside or outside ⁠— makes you feel like your face is going to melt off. For times like those, it’s great to have an arsenal of healthy no-cook meals to draw from. 

This collection of simple no-cook dinner ideas is perfect for those summer nights when it’s just too hot to turn on the oven  ⁠— or eat. It’s amazing what you can do with rotisserie chicken, a can of white beans or chickpeas, or fresh herbs. From big, leafy salads to ceviche and tortilla chips to all sorts of lettuce wraps, you’re practically guaranteed to find a few new recipes to love. 

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20 No Cook Meals to Make This Summer

20 No-Cook Meals to Make This Summer 1

Mayo-Free Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Lemon and Herbs

Mayo-Free Chicken Salad has tons of flavor thanks to fresh thyme and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Start with a rotisserie chicken to make them a cook free meal. Serve it on your favorite roll or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
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Shrimp and Grapefruit Ceviche

Flavorful ceviche is as simple as defrosting cooked shrimp, then mixing it with tangy citrus and creamy avocado.

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Photo Credit: cookieandkate.com

Healthy No Noodle Pad Thai

This fresh take on Pad Thai uses raw, spiralized vegetables instead of noodles. Cut your own, or grab some pre-cut veggies from the produce department.

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Farmhouse Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

This gorgeous farmhouse salad highlights the best produce of the season: asparagus, peas, and radishes. Use rotisserie chicken, or just leave it off - there's plenty of protein from chickpeas and soy nuts.

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Italian Beef Sandwiches

Pile a hot dog bun full of spicy pickled vegetables and roast beef for the perfect no-fuss sandwich

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Photo Credit: www.rhiansrecipes.com

Mediterranean Chickpea Pittas

Mashed chickpeas makes an easy sandwich filling. Tahini, mustard, and olives takes the flavor over the top.

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Herby Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies (Low Carb)

This herby yogurt dip is perfect for those nights when all you feel like doing is picking at some vegetables.

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Photo Credit: www.tastingpage.com

Raw Rainbow Detox Veggie Salad {Paleo, Whole30, Vegan}

This raw rainbow detox veggie salad will energize your body with all of the cleansing, fiber-rich cruciferous vegetables.

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Photo Credit: www.skinnytaste.com

White Bean Caprese Salad

Nothing says summer like a Caprese salad, and this one is made with white beans for added protein and fiber. You won't believe how easy it is to make!

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Photo Credit: veganheaven.org

Rice Paper Rolls with Mango and Mint

Spring rolls are one of my favorite things to eat when it's super hot outside. For this recipe you will need boiling water to soak the noodles and rice paper wrappers - if you have an electric kettle, this is the perfect time to pull it out!

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Photo Credit: bakerbynature.com

The Best Philly Style Italian Hoagies

These are my absolute favorite sandwiches, and a classic for summer picnics. Don't forget the spicy cherry pepper spread! If you're watching carbs, load everything onto a big salad, or wrap it all in lettuce leaves or a low carb wrap.

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Photo Credit: littlespicejar.com

Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Avocados

This salad turns everyone's favorite side dish into the main event.

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Photo Credit: www.recipegirl.com

Greek Panzanella Salad

Crisp vegetables tossed with crunchy, seasoned croutons and a zingy lemon vinaigrette create a salad everyone will love.

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Photo Credit: www.veggiessavetheday.com

Cold Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Look for precooked lentils in the produce section to make easy work of this tasty salad

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Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

Dijon Dill Salmon Salad

Canned salmon is shockingly delicious - give it a try in this dilly salad

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Photo Credit: pinchofyum.com

Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing

The miso dressing on this shrimp salad is so delicious that you might never actually want to cook again

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Photo Credit: www.aspicyperspective.com

Vietnamese Cold Chicken Salad (Goi Ga)

Mint, peanuts, and fish sauce give this salad its classic Vietnamese flavor

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Photo Credit: lifemadesweeter.com

Salmon Poke Bowl

This Salmon Poke Bowl makes a light, healthy and refreshing meal. It's super easy to customize with your favorite ingredients!

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Photo Credit: minimalistbaker.com

White Bean Kale Salad

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Tahini Chickpea Salad

This tahini chickpea salad is super easy to make and relies on ingredients that I almost have having around my kitchen.

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