12 No-Cook Recipes for Summer

What can be worse than turning on the oven in summer? Probably nothing. We are sure you don’t want to spend any time in the kitchen baking, frying, boiling etc. That’s why we’ve prepared for you 15 absolutely delicious no-cook recipes that are really worth trying in summer. You won’t have to spend any minute in front of the stove yet you’ll definitely enjoy these meals, they are tasty and healthy at the same time.

 

 

1.Avocado Soup

Not only the smooth texture and great taste make this soup perfect, it’s actually very easy to make, healthy and low-calorie. If you’re on a diet avocado soups will make your life tastier.
You need:
2 ripe avocados
1 cucumber
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
⅓ cup red onion
1-2 tablespoons fresh mint
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt, black pepper to taste
Place the ingredients in a blender, add 1 cup of water, process until smooth. Your avocado soup is ready! Serve chilled.

 

 

2. Watermelon Gazpacho

Another super simple recipe to try this summer is watermelon gazpacho. Its refreshing abilities will help you survive the heat. It’s also ncredibly tasty and low-calorie.

You need:
6 cups cubed fresh watermelon
2 tomatoes
1 cucumbers
1 small red onion
fresh basil leaves
garlic to taste
salt to taste
Put the ingredients in a blender, process until smooth. Chill it for about one hour. Your delicious watermelon gazpacho is ready to be served.

 

 

3. White Gazpacho

No doubt white gazpacho will amaze you with its divine taste. The recipe is pretty simple and don’t require great cooking skills. Your guests will appreciate it for sure.

You need 10 minutes and:
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
½ cups almonds, toasted
2 cups white grapes
1 cup white grape juice
3 slices white bread
1 cup light cream
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 cup water
garlic to taste
Puree the ingredients, except the cream, in a blender. Chill gazpacho for about 40 minutes. When chilled, fold the light cream into the soup.

4. Cucumber Soup

Cucumber soup has a lot of benefits. It’s simple, delicious, healthy, low-calorie, and won’t cost you a fortune. You can even find all necessary ingredients in your refrigerator.
You need:
3 cucumbers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups vegetable broth
½ cup sour cream
green onions and salt to taste
Process cucumbers, lemon juice, lemon zest, vegetable broth, onions and salt in a blender, then add sour cream. Chill for about 40 minutes. Your cucumber soup is ready.

 

 

5. Blueberry Soup

If you want to add sweetness to your diet, try this mouthwatering soup. Blueberries are a great source of vitamins and energy.
You need:
4 cups fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
½ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
fresh ginger and cinnamon to taste
Place all the ingredients in a blender, process until smooth. Put the creamy soup to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

 

 

6. Tuna, Butter Bean, and Herb Salad

If you are a seafood lover, this salad is for you. It is rich in protein and fiber. Very tasty and healthy. Girls on a diet will appreciate the recipe.

You need:
2 cans tuna in olive oil
1 can butter beans
2 cups herbs to your taste
You can choose those herbs that you want, basil, celery, arugula, dill, spinach etc. Dress it with lemon juice.

7. Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Salad

If you’re fond of Italian kitchen, you probably adore this salad. It’s juicy and very easy-to-make.
You need only several minutes and:
1 pound mozzarella
5-6 tomatoes
fresh basil leaves
Drizzle the salad with olive oil, you can also add lemon juice if you want. Present it the way you like.

 

 

8. Chicken and Mango Salad

It’s one of the best salads for dinner. It’s delicious and easy-to make. Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes our lives easier.
You need:
1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1 mango
1 cup lettuce
1 cucumber
1 paprika
Dress it with sesame oil, it works best for this salad. Add lemon juice if you want.

 

 

9. Salmon Sandwich

If you love salmon you must try this scrumptious sandwich. Its taste is unforgettable.
You need:
1 can smoked salmon
½ cup plain yogurt
1 paprika
lettuce
bread to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
herbs to taste
Mix salmon, yogurt, paprika, lemon juice and herbs in a bowl (it’s actually a great salad.) Cover one slice of bread with the mixture, then top it with lettuce and another slice of bread.

10. Ham and Cheddar Roll-Ups

These roll-ups are perfect. Cheddar adds incomparable taste, cream cheese makes them soft. Mmm… So delicious. Would you like to eat them for lunch.
You need:
4 ounces Cheddar
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces ham
1 flour tortilla
lettuce
Spread cream cheese over tortilla. Then layer it with the lettuce, ham, and Cheddar. Roll up.

 

 

11. Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Summer is not summer without ice cream. Do you agree? It helps us chill down and enjoy those hot sunny days. But have you ever thought about how you can make its taste better? We have the recipe, it’s unbelievably simple.
You need:
Favorite ice cream
Favorite cookies
Soften ice cream at room temperature. Put 2-3 tablespoons of ice cream on a cookie (depends on the diameter), and top with another cookie. Your sweet cold mini sandwich is ready.

 

 

12. Raspberry Fool

One of the easiest and most delicious desserts you can make in summer is raspberry fool. It has a delicate taste and will melt in your mouth. It’s also perfect if you’re run out of time and want to impress your guests.
You need:
10 ounces frozen raspberries
½ cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
3 teaspoons lemon juice
pinch of salt
Puree raspberries, ¼ cup of sugar, and salt in a blender. Beat heavy cream, ¼ cup of sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl with an electric mixer. Alternate layers of the raspberry mixture and whipped cream in small bowls. Bon appetite!