By Megan Edwards,
Last Updated:The last thing you want to do during the hot summer months is spend time laboring over the stove. This roundup of no-cook meals will satisfy all your cravings without turning up the heat in your kitchen! Experiment with the juicy flavors of cantaloupe or watermelon in a chilled soup, learn how to turn raw veggies into a satisfying salad, and indulge your sweet tooth with fruit-froward desserts. These healthy recipes are oil-free and can be whipped up in a flash when you’re in need of some easy no-cook lunch or dinner ideas.
Curious about what produce is currently in season? Check out our guide to summer vegetables and fruits and get creative with your home chef skills.
![zoodle summer rolls](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/zoodle-rolls-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Zoodle Rolls with Pesto Sauce
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/no-tuna-salad-sandwich-no-badge.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich
![Mediterranean Shaved Asparagus Salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/103107105.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Mediterranean Shaved Asparagus Salad
![Chipotle-Watermelon Gazpacho recipe](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Chipotle-Watermelon-Gazpacho-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chipotle-Watermelon Gazpacho
![Sunshine Gazpacho topepd with apple slices and mint in blue bowls on a peach colored tabletop](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Sunshine-Gazpacho-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Sunshine Gazpacho
![Vegan chocolate avocado pudding in white ramekins sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and orange slices](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/chocolate-avocado-pudding-for-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Jeweled Avocado-Chocolate Pudding
![BBQ Spring Rolls](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/BBQ-Spring-Rolls-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
BBQ Summer Rolls
![Chickpea Avocado Salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Chickpea-Avocado-Salad-WP-version.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chickpea Avocado Salad
![no-bake mango tart recipe with raspberries](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/mango-lime-tart-for-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Mango-Lime Tart
![vegan lettuce cups](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Lettuce-Cup-103107122-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean, Corn, and Roasted Red Pepper Lettuce Cups
![Green Wraps with Tahini Bean Spread](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Green-Wraps-with-Tahini-Bean-Spread-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Spinach-Tomatillo Wraps with Hearty Tahini Spread
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Asian-Salad_21-e1487026469725.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Asian Cucumber and Sea Vegetable Salad
![Green Pea Hummus with Fresh Mint](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Green-Pea-Hummus-with-Fresh-Mint-for-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Green Pea Hummus with Fresh Mint
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Pineapple-Vanilla-Granita.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Pineapple-Vanilla Granita
![Raw Apple Crumble](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Raw-Apple-Crumble-FOK-008-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Raw Apple Crumble
![Cantaloupe Cucumber Soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Cantaloupe-Cucumber-Soup.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Cantaloupe-Cucumber Soup
![chickpea salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Mint-Lemonade-Chickpea-00101-e1499903462739.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Mint Lemonade Chickpea Salad
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Thai-Fruit-Skewers-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Thai Fruit Skewers with Coconut and Lime
![Frozen Banana Ice Cream Chocolate Treats](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Frozen-Chocolate-Banana-Treats-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Frozen Banana Treat with Chocolate (Better Than Ice Cream!)
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/IMG_0189-e1470797045773.jpeg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Easy Overnight Oats With Chia
![vegan slaw](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Veggie-Apple-Slaw-103107107-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Veggie and Apple Slaw
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/pomegranate_grapefruit_salad-e1478041284622.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Apple, Grapefruit, Pomegranate Salad
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