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
3211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,211
15 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
35 minutes
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Easy
Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
446
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
573
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
173
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
702 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
702
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,092
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,280
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1534 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,534
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
570
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
832
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
749
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
527
20 minutes
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Easy
Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,535
20 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
538
15 minutes
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Easy
Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
393 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
393
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,152
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
487
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
414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
414
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
612
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Easy
Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1065 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,065
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
557 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
557
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
821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
821
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,137
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
499 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
499
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1743 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,743
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
552
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
911
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
898 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
898
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,862
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,457
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
625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
625
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,779
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,145
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
2100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,100
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,672
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
5591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,591
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
2988 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,988
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
4860 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,860
40 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,520
20 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,258
20 minutes
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Easy
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