31 No-Cook Recipes for August's Dog Days (2024)

This ricotta spread tastes like a cannoli, which more than makes up for the fact that you have to turn on your toaster (which doesn't really count as cooking).

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Look at that color. Who knew something so beautiful could be created in two seconds without actually cooking anything at all?

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Hot summer mornings and bowls of hot mush don't go hand in hand. Make this refreshing parfait instead. Bonus: It tastes like a fruity crumble dessert. Win.

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The queen of cold soups has arrived and she's taken on a vibrant, green hue for the summer. Soup without a stove? We're into it.

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No-cook doesn't get any classier than oysters. There's not much you can do to them without turning on your oven, but topping them with this zesty dressing is a good move.

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You can't have a no-cook month without guac. Conveniently, it also happens to be just about the only thing we want to stuff our faces with when it's hot out.

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Bagged salad greens are your heat-free lunch secret weapon and there is zero shame in that.

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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's how we feel about this three-minute salad that highlights sweet summer corn in it's raw form.

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Surem you could open a bag of chips and guac and make your guests happy, but look how easy and fancy these creamy stuffed peppers are?

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Tomato haters can totally get down with this fruity salsa, which conveniently also tastes amazing as a fruit salad or topping pancakes or oatmeal (which, yes, you'll have to cook — sorry).

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Is there anything more uninspiring than a plain ol' turkey sandwich? Jazz it up with some curry mayo and apple slices.

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If there's one thing we encourage you to have in your fridge at all times, it's cooked rice. From there, the only thing that stops you from shoveling this burrito bowl into your mouth is a little bit of chopping.

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Tomatoes, watermelon, and feta on a plate — that's all you need to win at summer.

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For most of us, this is the exact kind of salad that got us started eating greens as kids. Ranch dressing is a perfect food and so is anything you drizzle it on.

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Who needs meat when you have tortilla chips, cheese, and avocado in your salad? Let's not forget about those quick-pickled onions which we guarantee you'll keep eating all week long.

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Sometimes in life all you wanna do is arrange things on a platter and call it lunch. Or dinner. Meat, cheese, veggies, carbs — the gang's all here.

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Sandwiches are an obvious no-cook choice but store-bought rotisserie chicken really opens up a world of possibilities. There is some mild toaster oven action involved here, but totally not necessary.

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Can we all take another moment to acknowledge the sheer awesomeness of rotisserie chicken? Let's be real, it usually tastes way better than anything we can achieve in our own ovens. Case in point: These quick chicken pitas.

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Oh hey, it's your BFF rotisserie chicken again. Toss it up with some BBQ sauce for the easiest taco filling that ever existed.

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Noodles in the microwave! This is like ramen, only more fresh and a thousand times better for you.

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