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

Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
434 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
434
20 minutes
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Easy
Kale, Couscous and Tofu Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
500
30 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
167
25 minutes
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Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
Eric Kim
677 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
677
10 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3067 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,067
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,246
20 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,511
5 minutes
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Easy
Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
549
10 minutes
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Easy
Caesar Salad Dressing
Kia Damon
711 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
711
15 minutes
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Easy
Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
747 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
747
20 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
511
20 minutes
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Easy
Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
766 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
766
20 minutes
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Stone Fruit Caprese
Ali Slagle
1526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,526
20 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta
David Tanis
527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
527
15 minutes
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Easy
Tuna and Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
380
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
1100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,100
10 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
484
20 minutes
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Easy
Chilled Avocado Soup
David Tanis
107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
107
15 minutes
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Easy
Muffuletta Chopped Salad
Kay Chun
408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
408
10 minutes
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Easy
Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s chilling
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Easy
Cauliflower Ceviche
Jocelyn Ramirez
1063 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,063
45 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
526 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
526
25 minutes
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Easy
Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
512
10 minutes
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Easy
Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Kay Chun
814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
814
20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,127
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
492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
492
5 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Naz Deravian
1724 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,724
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
909 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
909
10 minutes
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Tuna Salad With Hot and Sweet Peppers
Genevieve Ko
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
10 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
David Tanis
892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
892
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6746 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,746
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1437 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,437
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
622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
622
5 minutes
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Sardine Toasts With Tomato and Sweet Onion
Melissa Clark
2735 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,735
10 minutes
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Easy
5-Minute Hummus
Krysten Chambrot, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
3119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,119
5 minutes
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Easy
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
Tejal Rao, Scarlett Lindeman
1433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,433
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
2095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,095
45 minutes, plus roasting and cooling
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1654 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,654
5 minutes
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Easy
Hummus
Mark Bittman
5392 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,392
15 minutes with precooked chickpeas
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Easy
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
2978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,978
5 minutes
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Easy
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic
Julia Moskin
4759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,759
40 minutes
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,514
20 minutes
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Cherry Tomato Caesar Salad
Melissa Clark
1247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,247
20 minutes
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Easy
Marinated Celery Salad With Chickpeas and Parmesan
Julia Moskin, Cara Mangini
1841 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,841
30 to 40 minutes, plus marinating
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Arugula Salad With Peaches, Goat Cheese and Basil
Lidey Heuck
2965 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,965
10 minutes
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Easy
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