No Cook Summer Lunches and Dinners
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy cookouts and outdoor activities with friends and family. It can also be a great opportunity to get a little sun, fresh air, and relaxation. So this is the perfect chance to experiment with recipes for no cook summer lunches and dinners.
Take advantage of the warm weather to fix some delicious and easy summer lunches and dinners at home with these 50 recipes. They’re perfect for busy moms who want to enjoy their summer without spending hours in the kitchen.
So put down that takeout menu, forget about turning on your oven, and scroll through these tasty ideas instead. You’re sure to find something to love.
Bon appétit!
50 No Cook Summer Lunches and Dinners
50+ No Cook Summer Lunches and Dinners
Looking for some easy and no cook summer lunch and dinner ideas? Look no further!
I've put together a list of 50+ delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes. From sandwiches and salads to pizza and pasta, we’ve got you covered.
So roll up your sleeves, make a meal plan and grocery list for the week, and get started!
Chipotle Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Forget every boring chicken salad you’ve ever eaten because this Chipotle Chicken Salad sets the flavor bar, bringing bold flavors thanks to Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo.
Raw Spiralized Thai Salad
Who ever said veggies were boring? This Spiralized Thai Salad is all veggie, all raw, and exploding with flavor! If you aren't a veggie lover yet, you will be after tasting this gluten-free and vegan spiralized salad!
Dill Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats
Add a little fun and dill pickle flavor to your tuna salad with these Dill Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats! This healthy gluten-free recipe is ready in just minutes and will be a new fast, and easy lunch!
California Club Croissant Sandwich
California Club Croissant Sandwich recipe is an easy lunch or dinner! This croissant sandwich recipe has two types of cheese and three kinds of lunch meat in one flavorful sandwich.
Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Healthy, cool, and tasty summer rolls make a nutritious and delicious meal. These yummy shrimp rolls get dipped in easy peanut sauce to finish off.
Muffuletta-An Easy Picnic Sandwich Recipe
A muffuletta is perfect for a picnic. Italian flavors meld together and get better with time!
Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe
This easy pineapple salsa recipe is fresh, super delicious, sweet, savory, and spicy at the same time. It's also vegan and gluten-free.
Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Just like Panera!)
The Napa Almond Chicken Salad at Panera inspired this delicious chicken salad. It is easy to make at home and so much like the restaurant version!
Vegetarian Lemon Chickpea Wraps
These easy Vegetarian Lemon Chickpea Wraps take just 15 minutes to throw together, making them a great option for a busy Meatless Monday!
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish idea for a Potluck or a BBQ. It also makes a great lunch or dinner and is easy to customize with simple additions like avocado, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and more!
Italian Tortellini Salad
Italian Tortellini Salad - Simple to make, and since it's a cold dish, perfect for holiday parties.
Easy Healthy Coleslaw with Greek Yogurt
Want creamy coleslaw and not eat a cup of mayo? Try my easy Healthy Coleslaw recipe with Greek yogurt and store-bought coleslaw for added convenience. It goes amazing with Instant Pot pulled pork!
Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Easy Healthy Broccoli Salad with tangy, creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, and shredded cheddar, this perfect picnic side dish is healthier and flavorful!
Avocado Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
What's not to love about a 15-minute hearty and healthy lunch or light dinner? This Avocado Quinoa Salad is filled with crunchy cucumbers, chopped walnuts and infused with green onions and fresh parsley leaves. A creamy lemon dressing brings it all together—delicious and satisfying.
Greek Salad Recipe: Healthy And Yummy Mediterranean Food
Greek Salad is a healthy Mediterranean dish popular even with those who don't like traditional salads. It's not hard to make and is perfect for hot summer days.
Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs
Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs and simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. This salad is vegan and delicious as a light side or a great addition to a heartier salad!
Homemade Salmon Rice Bowls
Salmon rice bowls are so easy to make and are a delicious quick lunch idea. Top with your favorite dressing for a healthy meal!
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad! Made with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spinach, walnuts & pine nuts. Then drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of cinnamon.
Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Celery
This tasty chicken salad recipe takes cooked, protein-rich chicken breast and combines it with crunchy celery and pecans, sweet grapes, and spicy onion and tosses it in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, greek yogurt, and spices. Serve the tasty chicken salad on a bun or over a bed of lettuce for an easy and delicious summer meal.
Chickpea Salad with Tuna
This delicious and satisfying Chickpea Salad with Tuna is a healthy, high-protein meal or snack that comes together in just 10 minutes. This wholesome chickpea salad recipe (or revithosalata in Greek) is sprinkled with feta and fresh dill and drizzled with a lemony dressing for a perfect make-ahead lunch or snack.
BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad is not only packed with protein but it is also loaded with good-for-you ingredients that create a must-have summer salad. If you are prepping this to serve later, I recommend adding the dressing right before serving to keep things fresh.
How To Make Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps
Using various shortcuts, this is a lunch that you will be able to enjoy in under 10 minutes. The freshness of the vegetables paired with the smoky, crispy bacon makes this wrap a lunchtime favorite.
Italian Sub Sandwich
talian Subs are a super yummy sandwich! Piled high with fresh ingredients, a variety of sliced meats, and creamy cheeses, everyone loves these.
Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing
Delicious vegan Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing makes the perfect lunch salad or an easy side dish to any Mexican feast. This gluten-free salad is packed with fresh veggies, dietary fiber, and plant-based protein.
Strawberry Caprese Salad
This simple and delicious Strawberry Caprese Salad is a fresh update on a classic that you will want to enjoy all summer long!
Easy Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Mayo
Creamy, colorful, crunchy, and packed with vitamin C, this vegan coleslaw is an ideal easy vegan summer salad for your next BBQ, potluck, or taco night. Your taste buds will thank you when you crunch down on refreshingly delicious cabbage mixed with a luscious vegan mayo dressing.
Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad
This summer Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad has fresh strawberries, crunchy candied almonds, and tangy goat cheese for the perfect combination of flavors. Top with a strawberry vinaigrette, and you will have your go-to summer salad!
Edamame Salad
My edamame salad is healthy, vibrant, and so crunchy ~ think Asian bean salad meets rainbow slaw. It’s a year-round side dish that you’ll adapt to the season and the contents of your fridge.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a summertime favorite. It's loaded with refreshing veggies, and protein-rich chickpeas and tossed with a light, lemony dressing. You'll want to make it all summer long for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and more!
Turkey Roll Ups
These easy turkey roll-ups are filled with smoked turkey, swiss cheese, avocado and spinach, all wrapped up and sliced into pinwheels. The perfect easy lunch or party snack!
Burrata Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews
This quick 10-minute Burrata Caprese salad is a great and delicious summer dinner idea you should try tonight. It's loaded with nutritious fresh ingredients - and will win over even the pickiest eaters!
5-minute Easy Vegan Tacos
Healthy and delicious 5-minute easy vegan tacos recipe. These 5-minute vegan tacos are delicious, satisfying, and nutritious; they are loaded with healthy ingredients that you can easily customize to your liking!
Old Fashioned Ham Salad
This old-fashioned ham salad is such an easy recipe and is great for those summer nights when you’d rather relax than spend your entire evening cooking. It takes only 5 minutes to prepare, and it goes great on sandwiches or crackers!
Mixed Bean Salad
Mexican Bean Salad uses three types of beans and is quick, simple, and packed with protein, fiber, flavor, and texture! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, etc.! – all you do is throw a few things together in a big bowl and let it sit for ten minutes.
Easy Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad is an easy summer salad recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. It is perfect for a simple and light lunch on hot summer days!
Hearty Healthy Hummus Sandwich
Do you miss the thrill of a BLT after going meat-free? Check out this Hummus Sandwich. It's easy to make with only five ingredients. This sandwich is also healthy, including hummus, avocado, and cucumber. A great vegan lunch.
Watermelon Feta Balsamic Salad
Watermelon balsamic salad with feta, basil, and mint is the perfect summer salad. An aromatic side dish for any bbq meats or a delicious light meal on its own.
Burrata Caprese
This burrata Caprese is so easy to make in only about 15 minutes! Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata cheese are drizzled with a flavorful balsamic dressing.
These recipes for no cook summer lunches and dinners are perfect when you’re short on time and want a healthy meal without heating up the kitchen.
Go ahead and plan your meals ahead of time. Better yet, try one of these recipes today and let me know how you liked it!
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Ah now, this is my kind of food! I am going to try all the veg and vegan recipes throughout the summer.
Wow, so many delicious recipes here! Cannot wait to try them – the pesto zoodles and the Thai salad, especially. Thank you!
Tried the Chipotle Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps and they were so delicious! I had it for lunch and dinner today and I swear I could have this wraps any day of the week! My husband wants to try the Dill Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats next time.
Thank you for this list! I used chicken salad and the cucumber radish salad to take in our cooler when we go hiking. Planning to try out more of these on our next trip!
I loved all of these easy salad recipes! I bookmarked plenty of them for my lunchbox!