30 No-Cook Summer Meals to Chill Out a Heat Wave

Pre-cooked shrimp saves you from heating up your kitchen when you make these fresh Asian wraps. For presentation, remember that whatever you put as the bottom layer will be on the top once rolled.

Make deli-quality wraps at home with this hearty recipe. "I make a batch of these roll-ups on Sunday and give them to the hubby and kids in their lunches throughout the week," says recipe creator Tinker802.

Canned tuna goes fancy when it gets stuffed into rich, creamy avocado halves. Not a fan of tuna? Some reviewers have reported success using canned chicken instead.

Highlight summer's best produce with this herbaceous gazpacho. Make it a full meal by serving with a side of crusty bread for cleaning out the bowl.

If you've got leftover eggs on hand, this easy salad comes together in mere moments. Ranch dressing and mustard add a zippy taste, while fresh cucumber gives each bite a distinctive crunch. 

It seems like everyone's wild about zucchini "noodles." Here, they get tossed with raw tomato sauce for the ultimate fresh-from-the-garden dinner.

Stop by the deli to pick up a roasted chicken, and you're well on your way to making a satisfying dinner without breaking a sweat. Choose flexible lettuce for your wraps — such as iceberg, Boston, or butter lettuce — to avoid a messy dinner.

Use leftover pasta or store-bought prepared pasta to whip up this vibrant salad. Featuring a wealth of fresh vegetables, salty feta, and spicy pepperoni, it's all tied together with an herb-infused dressing. 

Two pantry staples, canned tuna and jarred artichoke hearts, are given a fresh twist when paired with dill, red bell pepper, and garlic. Serve this salad over a bed of greens, stuffed in a tomato, or with crackers for dipping.

Sweet corn, savory black beans, and a tangy lime dressing give this salad a world of flavors. Reviewer BINDERSBEE raves, "One of the best recipes on this site." Sprinkle this recipe over a bowl of lettuce and tortilla chips for a simple, no-cook taco salad. 

Be transported to the Mediterranean with one bite of these soft whole wheat pitas stuffed with chicken, feta, artichoke hearts, and green onions. Use a rotisserie chicken to make meal prep easy.

Decadent crab and rich avocado team up for this unique summery dish. "There's something to be said about a salad where the ingredients stand on their own for incredible flavor needing no more than salt, pepper, and a little fresh lime juice for dressing," says naples34102. 

"A great change from regular Mexican style tacos," says recipe creator Joan Dredge. "A cool summer dinner, made quick with leftover rotisserie chicken." You can make this recipe no-cook by using a still warm rotisserie chicken straight from the store and skipping the step of toasting the tortillas.

Pre-cooked lobster, available in most well-stocked seafood sections, is key to making this summertime classic without heating up the kitchen. Green onions and celery add freshness, while mayo and lime juice make up the bold dressing. 

Has your bread seen better days? Don't worry, just throw together this recipe. "Everything in this salad is fresh except the bread," says creator Tamara. "Prepare this salad with a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale."

The key to an authentic muffuletta is the bold olive salad, which this recipe nails. Layer everything up and let it sit for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up some of the salad's juices. 

Another great no-cook option with leftover or grocery-store rotisserie chicken. "This is a very simple-to-make salad with bold flavors," says Jia T.

Strips of zucchini "noodles" and thinly sliced cabbage combine with a savory sauce featuring almond butter, honey, ginger, soy sauce, miso, garlic, and cayenne pepper. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a veggie peeler to slice zucchini lengthwise to create long thin 'noodles.'

Hummus and arugula combine with chopped dates and pumpkin seeds over rounds of naan bread. Finish these no-cook "pizzas" with a generous drizzle balsamic vinegar.

Rice noodles just need a quick soak in warm water, meaning you don't even need to turn on the stove to enjoy this Asian-inspired dish. Reviewer Allison Rourke says, "I LOVED this salad! So refreshing on a hot summer day."

This classic no-cook summer soup will only taste as good as the produce you use, so save this recipe for the peak of tomato season. Although it takes just a few minutes to make, be sure to let it chill in the fridge for the recommended two hours to let the flavors fully blossom.

Deli-roasted chicken to the rescue, once again. Mix Greek yogurt with your favorite store-bought Asian-style salad dressing for a wonderfully easy sauce.

We couldn't sum it up better than reviewer Eric "Quick, simple, and delicious!" Feel free to bulk up your poke bowl with veggies like arugula, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and diced yellow peppers. 

Pre-cooked shrimp tossed together with hearty soba noodles and garden-fresh vegetables get a big boost of flavor from an outstanding miso, ginger, and rice vinegar dressing.

This bold chicken salad is perfect for summertime picnics. Each bite is infused with creamy poppy seed dressing, crunchy pecans, and sweet strawberries.

Citrus juice cures white fish in less than two hours. Together, the marinade and mangoes bring out the sweetness of the tomatoes. "Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, lime wedges, and salt to garnish," recipe creator gem recommends.

Using leftovers from a turkey dinner, or deli turkey, means you can throw together this flavorful salad with little effort. Serve scooped over greens, or with a variety of crackers and vegetable sticks for dipping.

Chickpeas are the star of this veggie-packed salad. Balsamic vinegar adds a bright taste, while parsley and basil amp up the flavor.

"The combination of mustard with the cream cheese and chives was inspired!" says reviewer Bibi. And there's no need to heat the griddle, just use pre-cooked bacon.

"This Vietnamese-style noodle salad is my 'too hot to cook' staple," says recipe creator AnnInLondon. "It is bursting with flavor and makes great use of leftover grilled meat or shrimp."