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
3995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,995
15 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
255
35 minutes
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Easy
Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
475 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
475
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
726 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
726
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
188
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
761
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,159
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,320
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,600
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
595
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1204 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,204
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
759 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
759
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
576
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
1558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,558
20 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
549
15 minutes
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Easy
Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
410
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,720
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
507
20 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
15 minutes
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Easy
Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
423
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
686
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
667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
667
25 minutes
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Easy
Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
516 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
516
10 minutes
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Easy
Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
849
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
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
527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
527
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,784
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
610
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
929
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
912 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
912
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,205
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,521
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
648 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
648
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2866 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,866
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,183
5 minutes
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Easy
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
Tejal Rao, Scarlett Lindeman
1445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,445
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
2117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,117
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1745 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,745
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
6083 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,083
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
3007 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,007
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
5106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,106
40 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,528
20 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,274
20 minutes
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Easy
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