Editors’ Collection

No-Cook Recipes for Sweltering Days

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

Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Greg Lofts.

Recipes

Watermelon Ginger Beer
Nicole Taylor
275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
275
10 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
561
10 minutes
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Coleslaw
Kay Chun
1488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,488
10 minutes
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Spicy Tomato and Nectarine Salad
Alexa Weibel
255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
255
20 minutes
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
2023 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,023
20 minutes
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Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
800
10 minutes
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
10 minutes
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Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake
Laurie Ellen Pellicano
779 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
779
30 minutes, plus 6 hours’ chilling
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Tomato Salad With Chickpeas and Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,364
15 minutes
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Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad
David Tanis
522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
522
5 minutes, plus marinating
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Spicy Cucumber Margaritas
Alexa Weibel
385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
385
15 minutes
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Zhug
Melissa Clark
304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
304
10 minutes
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Strawberry Eton Mess
Samantha Seneviratne
930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
930
20 minutes
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Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,287
10 minutes
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Simple Summer Salad With Feta
Yasmin Fahr
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
20 minutes
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Smoked Mackerel, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Ham El-Waylly
45 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
45
10 minutes
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Tzatziki Chickpea Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,187
15 minutes
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Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
278
35 minutes
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Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
547
20 minutes
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Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
851 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
851
30 minutes
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Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
970 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
970
10 minutes
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,371
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,718
20 minutes
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White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,642
5 minutes
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Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
748 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
748
10 minutes
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Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1423 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,423
15 minutes
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Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
806
20 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
690 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
690
20 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,743
20 minutes
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Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
738 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
738
15 minutes
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Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
460 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
460
20 minutes
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Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
2059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,059
10 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
20 minutes
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Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
144
15 minutes
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Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
10 minutes
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Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
765
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1069 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,069
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
717
25 minutes
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
520
10 minutes
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Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
879 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
879
20 minutes
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Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,203
10 minutes
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Melon and Cho Cho Salad
Bryan Washington, Denai Moore
98 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
98
20 minutes
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Chickpea Salad With Gim
Eric Kim
553 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
553
5 minutes
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Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1819 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,819
5 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
793 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
793
20 minutes
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Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
973
10 minutes
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