It’s summertime, so the oven is basically off limits. While there are plenty of work-arounds (like the grill, stove and slow cooker), there are some nights when we just can’t bring ourselves to be near any source of additional heat. Besides, when the sun is beating down and we feel like a sticky mess, the last thing we’re craving is a hot meal. Instead, we opt for simple, no-cook dinners that will keep us both cool and satisfied.
Here, 48 recipes for easy meals to enjoy all summer, from salads to sandwiches to cold soups. (After all, less time in the kitchen means more time hanging in the yard with a cold one.)