It was a cool, rainy spring but summer is finally here and I’m definitely not complaining. I love everything about summer weather — the hotter the better! We’re right in the middle of our first heat wave and I’m 100% here for it.
This time of year I like to spend as much time as I can outside. We’ll usually fire up the grill for dinner, but sometimes we don’t feel like it. Or we’re out of gas. Or it’s just so hot that standing over any heat source — inside or outside — makes you feel like your face is going to melt off. For times like those, it’s great to have an arsenal of healthy no-cook meals to draw from.
This collection of simple no-cook dinner ideas is perfect for those summer nights when it’s just too hot to turn on the oven — or eat. It’s amazing what you can do with rotisserie chicken, a can of white beans or chickpeas, or fresh herbs. From big, leafy salads to ceviche and tortilla chips to all sorts of lettuce wraps, you’re practically guaranteed to find a few new recipes to love.
Mayo-Free Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Lemon And Herbs
Mayo-Free Chicken Salad Sandwiches have tons of flavor thanks to fresh thyme and a simple lemon vinaigrette.
Light, healthy spin on pad Thai using raw vegetable noodles instead of rice noodles! Savory peanut sauce makes this salad-y dish irresistible. Gluten free.
This Italian relish is a delicious mix of pickled vegetables, including cauliflower, carrots, and peppers, and is perfect for adding flavor to sandwiches, salads, and more.
This raw rainbow detox veggie salad will energize your body with all of the cleansing, fiber-rich cruciferous vegetables. Add your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Nothing says summer like a Caprese salad, and this one is made with white beans for added protein and fiber. It’s EASY to make, and there’s no cooking required which is a bonus during these hot summer temperatures we’re having this week.
These rice paper rolls with mango and mint are the perfect light dinner for hot summer days. They’re healthy, fresh, low in calories, and super delicious!
The Best Philly Style Italian Hoagies – Baker by Nature
This is the BEST Italian Hoagie recipe around and it’s so easy to make! Made with the best hoagie rolls, fresh veggies, cherry pepper hoagie spread, and Italian hoagie meats, this sandwich is exploding with flavor! Italian Hoagie Let’s talk about sandwiches for a sec. Are you a fan? I’m the kind of…
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Avocados
How about a Mexican Street Corn Salad? This is the traditional street corn (aka Mexican corn on the cob) loaded with lime juice, spices and a sprinkle of cotija cheese — in salad form! The
Salmon Salad – Dijon Dill Salmon Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
This salmon salad is a protein packed, nutritious and flavorful lunch with fresh dill, dijon mustard, salty capers, roasted chickpeas and cottage cheese.
This Shrimp and Avocado Salad is topped with spicy shrimp, crisp cucumbers, spinach, creamy avocado, and a generous drizzle of miso dressing. The happiest green salad ever!
Refreshing Salmon Poke Bowls – A Healthy Hawaiian Must-Make
These Salmon Poke Bowls are a feel-good meal you’ll make again and again. Sushi-grade salmon is infused with a sweet and savory marinade, then nestled into serving bowls with fresh fruits and veggies!
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Hi, I'm Lauren! I'm a certified plant-based cook and enthusiastic omnivore who loves looking for creative ways to make weeknight meals more nutritious. I'm the author of Heathy Eating One Pot Cookbook and Healthy Meal Prep Slow Cooker Cookbook. I also blog at The Busy Foodie.
