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Carrot & Chickpea Salad, Plus 4 More Super Fast, No-Cook Dinners

The recipes in this no-cook dinner plan will save you on sweltering days.
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.

Carrot, halloumi and chickpea salad on a plate with striped grey and white napkinsPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

Chef’s salad with blue cheese, avocado, watermelon radish and ham on a platter.Photo, Erik Putz.

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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.

Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango in a bowl with green chopsticksPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

Peach and chicken couscous salad on a platter with gold serving tongs.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

Tuna panzanella salad with tomatoes, bocconcini, cucumbers and basil in a bowl with dressing on the side.Photo, Erik Putz.

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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.

No bake fruit tarts topped with peaches, figs and blackberries.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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