Summertime Saviors: 10 No-Cook Dinner Recipes

White Bean Caprese Salad

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A typical caprese salad is the perfect way to show off fresh tomatoes and basil; adding white beans is a great trick for making it more filling and dinner-worthy.

Recipe via Skinny Taste

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No-Noodle Pad Thai

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Fresh and light, these summery noodles get their intense flavor from the delicious peanut sauce featuring lime, soy, honey and ginger. Pro tip: Double the dressing to use on salads throughout the week.

Recipe via Cookie + Kate

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Avocado, Black Bean and Corn Salad

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This zippy, tangy salad makes for an easy dinner when served with warm tortillas or leftover rice. We add a little extra avocado for good measure.

Recipe via Averie Cooks

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Ramen Noodle Chinese Chicken Salad

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Shredded cabbage, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper and chicken come together to create a colorful and filling salad that makes for perfect picnic, backyard or stoop-sitting fare.

Recipe via Tastes Lovely

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Chicken Enchilada Pinwheels

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A party appetizer that's sure to disappear quickly, these pinwheel sandwiches easily double as dinner with the addition of a big green salad or cool gazpacho soup.

Recipe via Cook Like a Champion

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Easy Banh Mi Sandwiches

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People have strong opinions about what makes for a good banh mi sandwich. Whether you're in camp pickle or camp bread, we all win—they're a great option to pull together on a day when it's too hot to cook.

Recipe via I Am a Food Blog

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Avocado Egg Salad

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Dressing up an average egg salad is a great weeknight dinner solution, and this recipe is extra creamy and crunchy, thanks to the avocado and celery.

Recipe via Inspired Taste

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Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Pepper, Chickpeas and Lemon

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Bulgur wheat is a great summertime staple as it doesn't take any actual cook time: You simply add boiling water and let it sit and soften. Here, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and buttery chickpeas transform the humble grain into a beautiful salad.

Recipe via Once Upon a Chef

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Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Sandwiches with Arugula Pesto

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Ho-hum sandwiches can be a tough sell during the dinner hour, but a special recipe with peppery arugula, melty mozzarella and juicy peppers can turn things around pretty quickly. Warm these in your panini press, or simply serve cold.

Recipe via Oh My Veggies

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Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Tuna

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A versatile salad recipe is always great to have on hand, and this one relies on any leafy greens that happen to be in the crisper, ripe strawberries and creamy avocado. The simple mustardy dressing is a must, and one that we return to often.

Recipe via Foodie Crush

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