Beat the heat with these no-cook (or low cook) dinners! Make healthy and fresh salads, wraps and bowls with less time in the kitchen.
Healthy Summer Recipes
Summer is here which means cranking up the oven and spending a bunch of time in the kitchen are probably the last things you want to do! Lucky for you, I rounded up some of my favourite summer recipes that include no-cook dinners so you can keep things light and fresh. They're perfect for staycations but if you're on planning on going away, make sure to check out these easy vacation meals. And, of course, you can't forget beverages! These summer drinks are amazing!
Looking for more seasonal recipes? You'll love these delicious and healthy summer meal ideas!
Frequently Asked Questions
What foods can be made without cooking?
Any food that can safely be eaten raw can be made without cooking. Think of ingredients like vegetables, salads, sushi-grade seafood like salmon or tuna, and more. You can also use up leftover cooked protein like chicken or shrimp.
Is it safe to eat?
As long as you're not consuming raw food that needs to be cooked (like chicken, steak, eggs, etc.), then eating food that hasn't been cooked is perfectly safe.
What can I make without a stove or oven?
Pretty much all of these recipes can be made without a stove or oven. If all else fails, you can throw together a simple salad with romaine or mixed greens, veggies, cheese like feta or goat, and an easy vinaigrette using olive oil and lemon juice or lime juice.
No-Cook Breakfasts
Breakfasts doesn't have to just be eggs! Start your morning on the right foot with these filling recipes that are full of flavor, with no cooking required.
No-Cook Dinners
A no-cook recipe is just as it sounds – a dish that doesn’t need any cooking. If you’re looking for something to make on a hot day, these no-cook meals are going to be your new best friend!
Low-Cook Recipes
These recipes require very minimal cooking, like making rice or quinoa, so they're still perfect for summer! They also don't require any reheating as they're best served cold.
Recipes Using Leftover Chicken
One of my secrets to easy no-cook summer dinners is using up leftover chicken I have in the freezer. Simply let it thaw in the fridge overnight before using it in these wraps and salads. You could also use rotisserie chicken in these recipes to make them even easier!
No-Cook Desserts
Craving something sweet? You'll love these no-cook dessert recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on the calories. No oven required!
Essential Summer Meal Prep Tools
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls to pack up your weekly lunches.
- Freeze and refrigerate leftovers in round glass microwave-safe bowls with lids.
- Mason jars are great for salads where you're layering a bunch of different ingredients.
- **Get my full list of tools here**
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