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
274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
274
10 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
555
10 minutes
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Coleslaw
Kay Chun
1471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,471
10 minutes
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Spicy Tomato and Nectarine Salad
Alexa Weibel
246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
246
20 minutes
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
2007 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,007
20 minutes
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Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
799 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
799
10 minutes
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
684
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
1353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,353
15 minutes
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Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad
David Tanis
519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
519
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
922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
922
20 minutes
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Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,258
10 minutes
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Simple Summer Salad With Feta
Yasmin Fahr
439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
439
20 minutes
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Smoked Mackerel, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Ham El-Waylly
43 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
43
10 minutes
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Tzatziki Chickpea Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,109
15 minutes
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Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
35 minutes
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Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
539
20 minutes
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Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
833
30 minutes
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Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
256
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
948
10 minutes
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,339
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1665 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,665
20 minutes
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White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,632
5 minutes
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Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
707 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
707
10 minutes
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Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1386 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,386
15 minutes
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Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
801 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
801
20 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
678 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
678
20 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
791 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
791
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1721 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,721
20 minutes
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Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
724
15 minutes
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Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
453
20 minutes
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Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
2043 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,043
10 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
20 minutes
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Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
143
15 minutes
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Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
429
10 minutes
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Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
753 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
753
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
713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
713
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
876 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
876
20 minutes
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Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,201
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
550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
550
5 minutes
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Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1815 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,815
5 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
772
20 minutes
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Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
969
10 minutes
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