8 No-Cook Dishes That Will Make Weeknights Way Easier To Handle

No need to turn the oven or stovetop on when it's hot out — we have eight no-cook dinner ideas.

The great thing about avocado tartines (aka avocado toast) is that the creative possibilities are near-endless. Top yours with thin slices of roast beef and red onion or with slices of hard-boiled egg and juicy heirloom tomatoes. You can even set out a variety of toppings and let everyone create their own.  

If you're looking for an easy, no-cook seafood recipe, then you have to try making ceviche. It's as easy as combining some ingredients in a bowl, waiting, and then spooning the citrus-"cooked" fish onto tostadas or into an avocado half.

Cold, creamy, and full of fresh vegetables, this velvety soup is perfect for a hot summer night. Try serving it with a crusty multi-grain baguette for a healthy and delicious dinner.

Another tasty soup that makes an easy weeknight meal? Gazpacho. This cold tomato soup can be as spicy (or as mild) as you like — just increase (or decrease) the amount of jalapeño that you're adding.

These raw tofu skewers have tons of flavor thanks to a simple no-cook marinade and dipping sauce. Try alternating cubes of tofu with fresh, colorful vegetables for a pretty presentation and a more complete meal.
 

Panzanella is a Tuscan tomato and bread salad that is loaded with fresh summer flavors. Our favorite panzanella upgrade? Fresh, creamy mozzarella cheese.

The great thing about salad is that it's easy to pack a complete meal into one bowl. Have some leftover, already-cooked quinoa or farro on hand? Toss it into the salad. Cheese ends, leftover grilled steak or chicken, fresh vegetables — whatever you have on hand can be used to make an easy and delicious meal.

Instead of heating up your kitchen by boiling pasta noodles, why not cut summer squash into ribbons with a vegetable peeler and pile them onto your plate instead? Then, all you need to make a delicious "pasta" dinner is some fresh vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and seasonings.