Carrot & Chickpea Salad, Plus 4 More Super Fast, No-Cook Dinners
Photo, Erik Putz.
It's hot out there, so forget about turning on your stove this week. These five no-cook meals (and also an optional no-bake dessert!) are all filled with healthy, flavourful ingredients that are yummy when served chilled. Best of all, they're all a breeze to put together, meaning they're perfect for the dog days of summer.
Carrot, halloumi and chickpea salad
This vegetarian meal strikes a great balance between protein and produce. Try it in a pita wrap with a dollop of tzatziki for a casual dinner. Get this carrot, halloumi and chickpea salad recipe.
Chef’s salad with blue cheese and ham
A tangy buttermilk-chive dressing elevates everyday greens and deli ham into a gourmet dinner salad. Get this chef’s salad with blue cheese and ham recipe.
Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango
The noodles in this recipe are cooked sans stove by simply pouring boiling water overtop — great for when the temperature is high and you’re short on time. Get this Vietnamese shrimp salad recipe.
Peach and chicken couscous salad
Bored of store-bought rotisserie chicken? Give it a fresh spin with peaches, pepitas and feta cheese. Get this peach and chicken couscous salad recipe.
Tuna panzanella salad
Canned tuna turns into a terrific meal with the addition of bocconcini and fresh basil — perfect for an al-fresco dinner. Get this tuna panzanella salad recipe.
Dessert: No-bake summer fruit tart
These beautiful no-bake fruit tarts look deceptively hard to prepare, but they're easy enough to make for a weeknight. Get this no-bake summer fruit tart recipe.
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