Stay cool on the hottest summer days with these delicious and healthy no-cook recipes. From pastas and salads to sandwiches and wraps, these dishes come together without having to use your oven or stove. Plus, they’ve earned four- and five-star reviews from Eat well readers, so we’re sure you’ll find something you like. One reader says our Salmon Avocado Bowl is a “great and easy recipe,” and another calls our Green Goddess Sandwich recipe “so delicious!” Once you try them, they may become part of your regular rotation—especially in the warmer months.
Eat chopped rainbow basil and mozzarella salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This fresh and colorful chopped salad has all the delicious flavors you love from a classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Add grilled or roasted chicken for a quick main dish.
Nacho salad with shredded chicken and avocado
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this five-ingredient salad.
Salmon and avocado bowl
Poke (pronounced poh-kay), the bite-sized marinated fish salad famous in Hawaii, is so popular it’s sold by the pound in supermarkets. Now it has crossed the Pacific to become the go-to food in a bowl, served in restaurants from Los Angeles to New York. But it’s easy to make at home with this quick recipe. Sriracha and Chinese-style mustard add a touch of heat to the classic seasoning of soy sauce and sesame oil. Served over a brown rice salad makes it a meal.
Chopped Power Chicken Salad
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing is made in the same bowl as the salad, so the greens soak up every bit of flavor.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich. The dressing packs an aromatic punch of capers and lemon juice. Cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and seasoned avocado brings out the creaminess.
Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Yield Stylist: Gabe Greco
This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We’ve loaded it with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus a light hummus dip to top it off.
Sandwich filled with cucumber and avocado
This Cucumber Avocado Sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crunchy cucumber. Ricotta cheese mixed with extra sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers provide a splash of color.
Watermelon and goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette
In this watermelon and goat cheese salad, the contrasting flavors and textures of fresh, sweet melon and creamy, savory goat cheese are magical partners. Top with sliced roasted chicken to make a meal.
Brown rice shrimp bowl with tomato and avocado
This quick and easy bowl combines brown rice with boiled shrimp tossed in a ginger-soy-sesame sauce to create a delicious dish in no time. The tomato and avocado filling adds color and nutrients. Use leftover brown rice or get a package of pre-cooked brown rice from the grocery store to keep this meal uncooked.
Caprese sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from the thick, crusty ciabatta. Sun-dried tomatoes deepen the taste. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toast helps keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you have to make it hours ahead.
Tofu Poke
This quick vegan version of poke (the traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish tossed in soy-sesame sauce) substitutes overly firm tofu for fish while loading up your bowl with veggies and crunchy toppings like peas and peanuts. . Serve over brown rice instead of zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber.
Salad with white beans and vegetables
This meatless main course salad combines creamy and satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it with different seasonal vegetables.
Avocados stuffed with salmon
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocado in an easy no-cook meal.
Green Goddess salad with chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Chickpea salad with sliced cucumber and lemon
This Chickpea Salad with Feta and Lemon Cucumber is delicious and refreshing. You can enjoy it on its own or toss it with greens for a light lunch or dinner. We love the flavor of dill, but another fresh herb like oregano, parsley or chives will work well in its place.
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
These Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps make a quick and easy lunch or dinner. We like a mix of romaine and kale for texture and color, but you can use either if you prefer. Romaine will not keep well once dressed, so we recommend making this dressing up to 1 day ahead or the leaves will get soggy. Parmesan chips act as another crouton-like element—use store-bought chips or make your own with our Parmesan Chips recipe.
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