24-06-2025
23 No-Cook Recipes To Cook In A Heatwave
Shout out to my fellow Northeast folks braving this ridiculous heatwave right now. You guys hangin' in there? Personally, I'm on my third deodorant application of the day — but let me remind you that you have to eat, no matter how bad heating up your kitchen sounds. Luckily, you can make these low-cook (or no-cook!) meals without heating up your kitchen by a mere degree; I pinkie promise.
These are the 23 minimal-heat dishes we swear by when we want quick and easy food without even thinking about touching the stove.
Summer Picnic Sandwich
Take the picnic indoors — at least until the weather is in the 80s again. The sandwich will still taste just as delicious!Recipe: Summer Picnic Sandwich
Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing
Chop some veggies, drain and rinse some canned black beans and corn, and you've got a filling and good-for-you dinner (that's excellent for meal prep, too).Recipe: Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
If you, like me, always have leftover chicken in the fridge, these no-cook lettuce wraps come together in minutes. If you don't, opt for rotisserie chicken!Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
You may never go back to chicken (or tuna) salad again after trying this chickpea salad, packed with all the flavor and none of the Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Chicken Ranch Wrap
Cool, zesty ranch dressing makes this simple but delicious chicken wrap the perfect lunch during triple-digit Chicken Ranch Wrap
Avocado Chickpea Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Do yourself a favor and make a double batch of this vinaigrette; post-heatwave-you will be thankful you Avocado Chickpea Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Healthy Homemade Gazpacho
Don't ever let anyone tell you that gazpacho isn't a complete Healthy Homemade Gazpacho
Smoked Salmon Toast
Hot take incoming: Avocado toast could Smoked Salmon Toast
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Microwaved Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Believe it or not, this entire breakfast sandwich comes together in Chef Mic, which means you won't heat your kitchen up a single degree making Microwaved Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Despite feeling fancy, shrimp ceviche is the perfect foray into the magical world of ceviche — aka "cooking" your seafood with a bright, citrusy Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad
We don't really count grilling as cooking in the summer, right? Recipe: Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad
Microwaved Caprese Pita Pizza
Tortilla and pita "pizzas" are one of my favorite emergency meals, and this hot weather-friendly version packs a ton of summery goodness into every milky, cheesy Microwaved Caprese Pita Pizza
Middle Eastern Pita Salad
It's fresh, it's tangy, and it's the perfect salad to make tonight and enjoy until the weather finally cools Middle Eastern Pita Salad
2-Minute Vegetable Dumplings
This recipe is the reason you should always keep store-bought dumpling or wonton wrappers in the 2-Minute Vegetable Dumplings
Lomi Lomi Salmon Poke Bowl
If raw salmon at home isn't for you, replace it with any protein of your choosing: flaky cooked salmon, tofu, or even smoked salmon (we won't tell!) would all be Lomi Lomi Salmon Poke Bowl
Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
With minimal cooking and minimal ingredients — only 5! — this recipe is all about doing less. And when it's hot out, we love Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Microwave BBQ Chicken Nachos
Let's be real: Microwave nachos taste just as good as the real deal. And if you disagree with me...I'd like to have a Microwave BBQ Chicken Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Toaster Quesadilla
Using this genius folding technique, you can make a legit quesadilla in your toaster without any melty, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Toaster Quesadilla
Berry Smoothie Bowl
When stepping outside makes you feel like you've entered through the gates of hell, nothing tastes better than a cooling smoothie bowl — morning, noon, or Berry Smoothie Bowl
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Helpful shortcut: Use store-bought ranch and rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Crunchy Avocado Tuna Wraps
Hint-hint: If you're not a canned tuna person, canned salmon makes an excellent Crunchy Avocado Tuna Wraps
Grinder Salad Jar
Whether you call it an Italian grinder, hoagie, or sub, this meal prep wonder gives you all the flavors you know and love without having to step out into the sweltering heat to get Grinder Salad Jar
Summer Panzanella
Plenty of fresh, juicy tomatoes and crusty bread will help you feel like you're in a breezy, late-summer climate, even if the heat is raging just outside your Summer Panzanella
What's your go-to recipe when the weather is unbearably hot? Tell me about it in the comments below. And for even more really good meal recommendations, download the free Tasty app to access 7,500+ recipes — no subscription required.