Once the summer heat hits, who wants to spend a bunch of time hovering around the stove? Not us! For this reason, we love no-cook vegetarian meals that are satisfying, easy to throw together at a moment’s notice, and healthy to boot. Why use the oven when you can enjoy meals in the raw?
From bountiful bean salads to vegetable “noodle” entrees to wholesome raw tacos, here are 20 no-cook vegetarian recipes and ideas to help you keep your cool all summer long.
Recipe Title: Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps
Description: Innovative raw coconut “meat,” curried cashew cream, pickled carrots, and crunchy radishes spice up these beautiful Bahn Mi lettuce wraps from Beard and Bonnet. Stove, schmove!
30 Comments (Show)
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh
June 10, 2014 at 8:24 amBookmarked! There are some days when cranking up the oven for dinner just ain’t gonna happen!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 9:44 amYou said it! Amazing how simple raw veggie dishes make for such perfect eats when it’s hot out 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
June 10, 2014 at 8:51 amI needed this! We live in an old, un-conditioned house so turning on the oven just isn’t happening sometimes!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 9:43 amOh yes, raw meals are where its at during the hot weather months! I used to live in a similar situation, and I’d literally be sweating bullets while roasting vegetables in the oven. It only took me a few attempts to realize I’d be eating in the raw for the remainder of the summer 🙂
sue/the view from great island
June 10, 2014 at 9:04 amAll these dishes are beautiful, and I’ve been pinning away! Thanks for including my summer rolls.
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 9:40 amThanks, Sue! And thank YOU for the delicious recipe! Summer rolls are on the menu!
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June 10, 2014 at 9:36 amI love this round-up! Just pinned and tweeted a few recipes, will keep coming back for more ideas. Yum! I never would have thought to put strawberries in a salsa, but who not? 🙂
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 9:45 amI’m glad you like the recipes, Christy! The strawberry-mango salsa is definitely a delicious one! Let us know if you give ‘er a go!
Heather E
June 10, 2014 at 9:47 amTHANK YOU! I really needed no-cook ideas, since we live in the top floor of an old Tudor townhouse in very humid NYC!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 6:58 pmYou’re welcome, Heather! Nothing like a cool crisp meal to help beat the heat 😀
Millie l Add A Little
June 10, 2014 at 10:45 amLove this recipe roundup Julia – they all look perfect for summer!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 6:59 pmThanks, Millie. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
June 10, 2014 at 10:53 amNot wanting to turn the oven on isn’t really a ‘thing’ in the UK (it never gets that warm!!) but I’ll definitely be trying a few of these fresh summer meals anyway 🙂
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 7:00 pmOh sister, I’m going to need to go visit you this summer and hide away from the heat! We can enjoy a lovely crisp salad…and a hearty bowl of soup 😉
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
June 11, 2014 at 4:27 amI would honestly LOVE you to come visit haha, you’re welcome any time! Though we’re moving in about a month so the house might be a bit of a building site!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
June 10, 2014 at 12:19 pmI am all about no-cook meals in the summer, great round-up!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 7:01 pmYou and me both, Laura! I’m ready to cycle through all these tasty recipes!
Arthur in the Garden!
June 10, 2014 at 12:35 pmYummy!
Maria
June 10, 2014 at 5:38 pmLove this round up! So many great options! Thanks for including our sandwich!
Julia Mueller
June 10, 2014 at 7:03 pmI enjoyed putting this round-up together – it was so nice to gape at all the drool-worthy healthful recipes. You’re welcome, Maria – thank you for an amazing sando!
Dearna || to her core
June 10, 2014 at 6:59 pmAll these dishes look so good! I am definitely pinning some for when the weather warms up down here in a few months time! Thanks for including my raw zucchini pasta dish 🙂
Julia Mueller
June 11, 2014 at 12:31 pmYou’re welcome, Dearna! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
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June 10, 2014 at 11:39 pmI am bookmarking this post!! So many delicious recipes!
Julia Mueller
June 11, 2014 at 12:30 pmIt’s definitely a nice resource to hold onto for all those scorching summer days 🙂
Grace @ Earthy Feast
June 11, 2014 at 2:18 pmI love this round-up! I’ve been having smoothies for dinner every night because cooking in a hot summer kitchen is not fun! These recipes looks so fun and flavorful – thank you for putting this together! Yum!
Julia Mueller
June 12, 2014 at 1:16 pmGet ye some solid food, my dear! 😉 Honestly, I’m tempted to drink smoothies for dinner when it’s extra toasty out, too, but I always love a good crisp meal to sink my teeth into. Let us know which recipes you try, Grace!
EA-The Spicy RD
June 12, 2014 at 12:56 pmLooking forward to trying every single one of these recipes this summer-fabulous round-up! Thanks so much for sharing my Smashed Avocado Wrap too 🙂
Julia Mueller
June 12, 2014 at 1:06 pmI’m excited about trying all of them too! Your smashed avo wrap looks delicious – can’t wait to whip ‘er up!!
Joanne
June 16, 2014 at 1:48 pmI’ve gotten quite lazy in the kitchen as of late, so no cook sounds perfect to me!! Love all these awesome summer options!
Julia Mueller
June 16, 2014 at 5:01 pmWe must be on the very same page, because I’m thinking leaving everything as raw as can be and tossing it together is what my summer’s looking like 😀