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

Spicy Tomato and Nectarine Salad
Alexa Weibel
228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
228
20 minutes
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
1950 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,950
20 minutes
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Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
791 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
791
10 minutes
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
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
1325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,325
15 minutes
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Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad
David Tanis
509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
509
5 minutes, plus marinating
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Spicy Cucumber Margaritas
Alexa Weibel
376 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
376
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
891 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
891
20 minutes
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Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,171
10 minutes
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Simple Summer Salad With Feta
Yasmin Fahr
416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
416
20 minutes
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Smoked Mackerel, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Ham El-Waylly
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
10 minutes
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Tzatziki Chickpea Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4694 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,694
15 minutes
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Zucchini-Peach Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing
Ham El-Waylly
260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
260
35 minutes
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Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
511
20 minutes
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Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
785 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
785
30 minutes
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Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
860 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
860
10 minutes
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,273
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1454 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,454
20 minutes
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White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1620 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,620
5 minutes
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Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
623
10 minutes
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Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
1314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,314
15 minutes
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Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
20 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
644
20 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
789 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
789
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1615 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,615
20 minutes
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Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
637 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
637
15 minutes
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Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
419 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
419
20 minutes
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Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,975
10 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
20 minutes
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Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
15 minutes
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Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
425 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
425
10 minutes
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Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
723
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1068 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,068
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
694 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
694
25 minutes
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
518
10 minutes
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Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
864 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
864
20 minutes
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Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,190
10 minutes
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Melon and Cho Cho Salad
Bryan Washington, Denai Moore
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
20 minutes
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Chickpea Salad With Gim
Eric Kim
541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
541
5 minutes
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Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1801 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,801
5 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
698
20 minutes
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Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
957
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
10 minutes
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Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
920 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
920
20 minutes
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,439
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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