21 Nearly No-Cook Meals For Hot Summer Nights

When outside temperatures soar, the very last thing we want to do is spend hours next to a hot oven. Whether you're prepping a romantic date night for two or planning a BBQ, these nearly no-cook meals are guaranteed to help you keep your cool this season. They're fast, they're delicious, and you definitely won't be stuck with a bunch of pots and pans at the end of the meal! And that just means more time for soaking up those endless summer nights.

Olive Magazine

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon

None of us thought avocado toast could get any better – that is, until we heard about this delicious upgrade. Fresh herbs and a tomato dressing give this no-cook meal an extra special lift. (via Olive Magazine)

Foodiecrush

Zucchini and Fresh Corn Salad

If there's one thing better than a no-cook meal, it's one that can be prepped in advance. Grab a frozen drink and relax for at least 30 minutes while the zucchini ribbons in this recipe soak up all that delicious dressing goodness. (via Foodiecrush)

Jessica Gavin

Spicy Salmon Poke Bowls

This restaurant favorite is easier to make than you'd think! Make it a group event and gather your friends for a build-your-own-poke-bowl night – with no cooking required. (via Jessica Gavin)

Bowl Of Delicious

Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Hoisin Peanut Sauce

Instant vermicelli noodles are the secret to this very tasty (and very portable!) no-cook meal. No boiling is required — just pour a little hot water over them to soften, and you're ready to wrap up your rolls with the rest of the toppings. (via Bowl Of Delicious)

Will Cook For Friends

Caprese Pasta Salad

Forget those mayonnaise-heavy pasta salads. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts, and *plenty* of green herbs keep this no-cook meal fresh and visually appealing. (via Will Cook For Friends)

The Girl On Bloor

No-Cook Shrimp Salad

Buy some pre-cooked shrimp to make this recipe, so you're not spending time slaving over the stove. From there, the medley gets slathered in mayo, fresh dill, and a nice lemon juice dressing. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Naturally Ella

Olive Tapenade and Hummus-Stuffed Pita

We love this no-cook vegetarian spin on pita sandwiches. The ingredients are simple enough to keep around for lunches, but hearty enough for dinner, too. (via Naturally Ella)

Takes Two Eggs

Tuna Onigiri

The most time-consuming part of this recipe is preparing the sushi rice. Otherwise, all you need is some honed-in onigiri-rolling skills, and you've got a refreshing no-cook appetizer or dinner. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Jodi Moreno

Cucumber Radish Avocado Gazpacho

If you can make a smoothie, you can make this cold soup. Add some chopped crusty bread on top, and you've got a chilled, summer-friendly dinner in a flash! (via Jodi Moreno)

What's Gaby Cooking

Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad

As if you needed one more reason to love burrata, enter this salad. We'll be eating this fresh bounty for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this season. Bonus points to this no-cook meal for also looking flat-out gorgeous! (via What's Gaby Cooking)

Gimme Some Oven

Kale Caesar Salad

Why settle for a standard Caesar salad when you could have this kale beauty? Homemade dressing, hearty handfuls of kale leaves, and a heavy hit of lime juice all work together in perfect harmony. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Avocado and Black-Eyed Pea Succotash

This succulent succotash will go great with crispy tortilla chips and an ice-cold light beer. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Barley & Sage

Summer Sweet Corn Gazpacho

This no-cook meal may be rid of heat, but it's undoubtedly full on flavor. The bright color this bowl gets reflects its fresh tastes in the best way! (via Barley & Sage)

Feel Good Foodie

Waldorf Salad

Fruits meet vegetables in this freshly-chopped summer salad. There's no oven or stove necessary – just pure, fresh ingredients that you can pick up at the store or the farmer's market. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Foodness Gracious

Mango and Jalapeño Ceviche

We might as well call this one "vacation on a plate." Just add some salty tortilla chips and a cold frosty beer for maximum enjoyment in this no-cook meal. (via Foodness Gracious)

Gastroplant

Summer Sesame Noodles

All you need to do to make this nearly no-cook meal is toss some noodles in to boil for a bit. Once that's taken care of, pile on the fresh veg! (via Gastroplant)

A Simple Pantry

Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad

This is one of those salads that fires on all cylinders — it's salty, sweet, crunchy, creamy, juicy, and crisp. Throw the peaches on the grill for a brief moment while your bread gets a little toasty in the oven, and you've got yourself a very quick summertime meal. (via A Simple Pantry)

Give Recipe

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ten minutes is all the time you need to reach mealtime perfection. Chopped cukes, tomatoes, and herbs meet tender black-eyed peas in this savory no-cook pick! (via Give Recipe)

Salt & Wind

Oil-Packed Tuna and Arugula Salad

There's nothing like an easy no-cook dish that comes together with only a few pantry staples. We love the addition of quinoa to round out this perfect summer dinner. (via Salt & Wind)

Veggie Society

Avocado Chickpea Salad

Creamy avocado gets incorporated into heaps of mashed chickpeas, so your next breakfast toast holds a massive boost of protein. (via Veggie Society)

Recipe Tin Eats

Cowboy Rice Salad

If you love cowboy caviar party dip, this no-cook meal is for you. It's zesty, fresh, and *just* as addictive as the much-loved classic appetizer. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

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