When it's too hot to even turn on the stove, turn instead to these refreshing salads, cooling parfaits, chilled soups, and more no-cook recipes to beat the heat.
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Cucumber Sandwiches
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Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Rub
a small bowl of Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan
Oi Muchim (Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan)
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A bowl of gremolata
How to Make Bread Crumbs
creamy cucumber salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad
beef carpaccio garnished with tomato quarters and baby arugula
Easy Beef Carpaccio With Arugula
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Spicy 'Nduja Mayonnaise
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Lean and Mean Dry Rub for Pulled Pork Recipe
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Sriracha Ketchup Recipe
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Cucumber Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment) Recipe
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Eastern North Carolina Vinegar-and-Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe
A refreshing serving of Korean cucumber soup with thin stands of cucumber, sesame seeds, and ice cubes floating in a light broth.
Icy-Cold Korean Cucumber Soup (Oi Naengguk)
Swirls of Greek yogurt
Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe
A big bowl of Thai dried chili-vinegar dipping sauce.
Thai Dried Chili–Vinegar Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend)
A large glass jar full of lacto-fermented dill pickles.
Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles
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Chermoula Recipe
Closeup of a ramekin of whole grain Dijon mustard, set next to toasted baguette and apple slices.
Whole Grain Dijon Mustard Recipe
Asparagus and a poached egg with walnut vinaigrette.
The Food Lab's Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe
A bowl of blender tomato soup garnish with chopped chives and olive oil
No-Cook Blender Tomato Soup
Old-Time Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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Super-Simple Tangy Buttermilk Coleslaw Recipe
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Summer Rolls With Jicama, Watermelon, and Herbs Recipe
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Pimento Cheese Recipe
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Ranch Dressing Recipe
Hamachi poke with cucumber and avocado, served in a small bowl.
Hamachi Poke With Cucumber and Avocado Recipe
Overhead shot of cherry pit whipped cream.
Cherry Pit Whipped Cream
Overhead closeup of Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing.
Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing Recipe
Thai Dried Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
Clsoeup of vegan crispy tofu spring rolls. A ramekin of peanut-tamarind dipping sauce is off to one side.
Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls
Black bean, corn, and red pepper salad in a white bowl with a fork.
Black Bean, Corn, and Red Pepper Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
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Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Jalapeño-Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe
Thai-style sweet chili dipping sauce in a bowl with a spoon
Thai-Style Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Cranberry-Apple Relish Recipe
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Rosemary and Lemon White Bean Dip Recipe
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Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches
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9 No-Cook Twists on Avocado Toast
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Coleslaw in Chinese-style Dressing Recipe
A bowl of gemelli pasta salad with peas, pesto, and chopped walnuts
Pasta Salad with Peas and Pesto
A bowl of anchoïade surrounded by sugar snap peas.
Anchoïade Recipe
A small bowl of Italian salsa verde.
Italian Salsa Verde With Parsley and Capers
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Balthazar’s Steak Tartare Recipe
A plate of sliced nem chua, flanked by toothpicks for serving and a glass of beer.
Nem Chua (Vietnamese Cured Pork With Garlic and Chiles) Recipe
A cup of red Lexington-style coleslaw.
Lexington-Style Red Coleslaw Recipe
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Spicy Cabbage Slaw Recipe
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Watermelon Gazpacho With Calabrian-Chile Crema Recipe
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Italian Fresh Herb Vinaigrette Recipe
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Mint Chutney
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Muffuletta Shooter's-Style Sandwiches Recipe
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Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Horchata Recipe
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Thai-Style Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Mémé's Avocado Carpaccio Recipe
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DIY Instant Noodles With Vegetables and Miso-Sesame Broth Recipe
Fuchsia Dunlop's Cold Chicken with a Spicy Sichuanese Sauce (Liang Ban Ji)