No-Cook Dishes For Hot Summer Nights

When the temperature gets above 90 degrees and your AC is wheezing, you want something that you not only don't have to cook but is also light and refreshing. On summer days, many people find themselves eating a collection of small meals throughout the day, so an easy cheese dip with crackers and crudités works well. We've also got an icebox cake to cool you off and a marinated tofu satay with a spicy peanut sauce to enliven the taste buds.

When creating no-cook meals this summer, take advantage of the fresh vegetables that are in season; marinating them or making a zesty dressing adds extra flavor but keeps the meal fuss (and heat) free. Look to proteins that are just as great eaten raw, like high-grade fish served crudo or nuts like almonds for delectable dessert bars.

4 Quick and Easy Crudos

Crudos are served in restaurants everywhere — why not at home, too?

Arthur Bovino

 

 

Greek Salad with Meyer Lemon

Meyer lemon adds a fruity twist to a familiar classic...

Will Budiaman

 

 

 

Lemon-Garlic Goat Cheese Dip

It's one of my go-to, easy entertaining dishes — it requires very few ingredients, almost no effort, and tastes absolutely fantastic...

Maryse Chevriere

 

Fig-Almond Butter Energy Balls

Gluten-, corn-, and dairy-free, they're my go-to snack for nearly any hour of the day...

Allison Beck

 

 

Marinated Tofu Satay

This is a raw, vegetarian version of a "satay" that comes together with a quickly made peanut sauce...

Valaer Murray

 

 

Classic Icebox Cake

If you're anything like me, then when it comes time for dessert, it's all about whipped cream...

Molly Aronica