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
3433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,433
15 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
251
35 minutes
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Easy
Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
460 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
460
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
613
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
715
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,110
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,297
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,552
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
576
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
948
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
754 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
754
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
537
20 minutes
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Easy
Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
784
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,545
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
396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
396
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,305
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
493
20 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
111
15 minutes
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Easy
Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
416
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
638
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Easy
Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,066
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
577
25 minutes
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Easy
Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
515 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
515
10 minutes
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Easy
Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
826
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,144
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
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1753 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,753
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
565
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
913
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
544
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
901
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6938 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,938
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,465
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
638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
638
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,804
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,156
5 minutes
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Easy
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
Tejal Rao, Scarlett Lindeman
1435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,435
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
2102 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,102
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,698
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
5736 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,736
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
2992 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,992
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
4937 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,937
40 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,522
20 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,262
20 minutes
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Easy
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