It’s summertime; long sunny hot days followed by hot nights! With the summer heat comes a bit of laziness. Not sure about you, but on those hot days, I refuse to turn on the oven or spend time over a pot or skillet on the stove. While there are other cooking methods to use (like the grill and the slow cooker), there are sometimes when we can’t bring ourselves near any source of additional heat.
Moreover, when the sun is scorching, and we feel like a sticky mess, the last thing we crave is a hot meal. So instead, we prefer to opt for simple, no-cook meals that will keep us both satisfied and cool.
I have rounded up 19 no-cook recipes you can prepare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to keep you full and satisfied when it’s too hot to cook a full meal. They’re quick and easy and will be perfect for enjoying all summer.
Be sure to add these recipes to your back pocket, and take a moment and pin some of your favorites.
Ok, let’s get started!
Salads
A salad is ideal for a no-fuss lunch or dinner on long hot days. What I especially love is their versatility. You can grab whatever produce you’ve at hand, and with a few chops of a knife, you have a one-bowl meal with all the rainbow colors. It could be as simple as a mix of baby lettuces dressed with a light vinaigrette or a hearty affair of bold flavors filled with vegetables, fruit, cheese, and nuts.
Salads are a great way to use up those leftovers and get creative with what you have in your refrigerator at the moment.
Here are eleven fresh and pretty summer salad recipes to make when the weather heats this summer.
Protein Packed Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
This protein-packed salad makes a delicious lunch anytime. No cooking is needed, simply assemble and dress!
Tomberry Tomato Salad with Pomegranate
Good things come in small packages. Well, in this instance, teeny tiny pops of joy. This salad showcases the ever-so-delicious Tomberries mixed through with sweet pomegranate and sharp rocket leaves. A 10-minute recipe you’ll be making over and over again!
Jackfruit Tuna Salad (No Mayo, Vegan)
This jackfruit tuna salad is a fish-free vegan version of the classic tuna dish, using jackfruit and dulse flakes to replicate tuna’s taste and texture. It’s a healthy quick and easy meal made in just 10 minutes that’s perfect for meal prep.
Burrata Caprese Recipe
Simple Burrata Caprese Salad is a fun twist on the classic Caprese Salad. This recipe features creamy burrata cheese, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and a drizzle of homemade sweet balsamic glaze. This salad is super simple, fresh, light, and delicious!
Tomato & Mozzarella Panzanella Salad
A classic Tuscan Italian recipe, Panzanella is a simple mixture of crusty bread, juicy tomatoes, and an olive oil vinaigrette that makes the perfect light, summery side dish.
15 Minute Summer Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
This vegan and gluten-free summer Strawberry Salad is made with your choice of spinach or kale, arugula, fresh strawberries, chickpeas, red onion, beetroot, and the best, tangy Strawberry Balsamic Dressing! Ideal for healthy meal prep, potlucks, or easy dinners when it’s too warm to cook!
Arugula Salad with Pears, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
This arugula salad is an all-in-one complete meal that includes veggies, protein, and fruit. It’s the perfect no-cook meal that’s ready on the table in 10 minutes or less
Greek Salad Recipe: Healthy And Yummy Mediterranean Food
Greek salad is an excellent meal to throw together, and it's tasty, healthy, and Mediterranean. There's just something so refreshing about it as a light evening meal on a hot Summer's day.
Delicious Citrusy Kale and Salmon salad
Delicious, filling, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make, this kale salmon salad is the perfect go-to lunch or light dinner meal that requires zero stove time.
Authentic Tabbouleh Recipe
Authentic Lebanese tabbouleh is a popular Mediterranean salad & essential to my
dinner spread! It's also the PERFECT salad for spring or summer. It's fresh,
light, and full of those spring green onions and yummy fresh herbs.
Vegan Chickpea "Egg" Salad (Vegan Chickpea Toast) -
An easy summer lunch or dinner! This eggless egg salad blends together fast and is loaded with chickpeas for a quick and nutritious meal.
Breakfasts
Because who wants to labor over a hot stove or wake up at the crack of dawn to bake something before the kitchen heats up during the summer? Not to mention that it is a lot more fun to be outside?
This is where these no-cook breakfasts come in handy. They are healthy, delicious, and help beat the summer heat.
5 Minute Instant Coffee Overnight Oats
These Instant Coffee Overnight Oats are your breakfast and morning cup of coffee in one! So creamy, sweet, and delicious. All you need is 8 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time.
Blueberry Smoothie
This blueberry smoothie is a nutritious, healthy, cool smoothie with a thick, creamy, frosty texture and sweet berry flavor; it is like a morning ice cream treat. It’s easy to prepare in the blender, and it keeps me full till noon.
Cinnamon Overnight Oats
These cinnamon overnight oats are an easy, no-cook breakfast. They’re nutrient-dense, filling, and delicious.
Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal
Refrigerator Oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a busy weekday! Fresh fruit, oats, and protein-packed yogurt are layered and ready to grab and go any time of day!
Easy Overnight Oats
This easy overnight oats recipe is a simple, healthy, flavorful breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and on-the-go breakfasts. Of course, you can customize it with many add-ins and toppings!
Acai Bowl Recipe - How to Make Your Own Acai Bowl
Ready in just a few minutes, this Acai Bowl Recipe is filled with acai berry puree, fruit, and all your favorite toppings. Learn how easy it is to make your very own Acai Bowl right from home and enjoy this powerhouse of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats anytime you want for a fraction of the cost!
Overnight Oats With Peaches And Chia Seeds�
Overnight oats are easily put together at the end of the night and then they’re ready the next day. You can eat them for any meal of the day because they’re delicious nutritious and filling.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Greek yogurt parfait Layer up Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and your favorite granola for a delightful quick breakfast with homemade yogurt parfait!
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