Editors’ Collection

No-Cook Recipes for Sweltering Days

Ceviche, cucumber-avocado salad, gazpacho and more dishes to keep you, and your kitchen, cool.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3843 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,843
15 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
253
35 minutes
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Easy
Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
474
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
697 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
697
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
741 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
741
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,146
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,312
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,587
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
586
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,155
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
758 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
758
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
565
20 minutes
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Easy
Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
788
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,552
20 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
544
15 minutes
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Easy
Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
405
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1691 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,691
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
502 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
502
20 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
15 minutes
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Easy
Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
422 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
422
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
680
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Easy
Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
656 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
656
25 minutes
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Easy
Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
516 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
516
10 minutes
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Easy
Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
847 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
847
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,171
10 minutes
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Easy
Melon and Cho Cho Salad
Bryan Washington, Denai Moore
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Gim
Eric Kim
523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
523
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1777 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,777
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
596
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
924
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
912 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
912
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,144
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,499
10 minutes
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Ricotta Toasts With Melon, Corn and Salami
Ali Slagle
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
15 minutes
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Everything-Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
Ali Slagle
647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
647
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2848 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,848
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,179
5 minutes
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Easy
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
Tejal Rao, Scarlett Lindeman
1443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,443
15 minutes, plus 1 hour for pickling onions
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Easy
Freds’ Chicken Salad With Balsamic Dressing
Ginia Bellafante, Mark Strausman, Susan Littlefield
2114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,114
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,734
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
6024 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,024
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
3003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,003
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
5062 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,062
40 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1526 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,526
20 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1271 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,271
20 minutes
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Easy
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