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
3613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,613
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
471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
471
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
644
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
725
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,129
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,305
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1568 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,568
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
581
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,056
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
757 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
757
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
550
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
1549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,549
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
400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
400
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,616
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
20 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
112
15 minutes
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Easy
Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
417 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
417
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
656 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
656
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
588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
588
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
833 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
833
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,156
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
506 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
506
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1764 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,764
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
580 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
580
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
916 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
916
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
546
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
904 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
904
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7000 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,000
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,486
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
645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
645
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2830 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,830
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,167
5 minutes
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Easy
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
Tejal Rao, Scarlett Lindeman
1438 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,438
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
2108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,108
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1720 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,720
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
5902 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,902
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
2994 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,994
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
5003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,003
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
1266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,266
20 minutes
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Easy
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