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43 No-Cook Dinners You Can Make Without Turning On Your Stove

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Emily Fleischaker

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1. Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cilantro

marthastewart.com

Start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe.

2. Summer Anchovy Salad

bonappetit.com

You'll need to buy hard-boiled eggs or pick them up from the salad bar at the grocery store. Get the recipe.

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3. Roast Chicken and Mango Salad with Yogurt

epicurious.com

Get the recipe.

4. Chef's Salad with Turkey, Avocado, and Jack Cheese

marthastewart.com

Get the recipe.

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5. Roast Beef Summer Rolls

foodandwine.com

Get the recipe.

6. Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad

marthastewart.com

Get the recipe.

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7. Spicy Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

foodandwine.com

Get the recipe.

8. Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

thekitchn.com

This isn't exactly meaty, but it's full of protein and delicious. Get the recipe.

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9. Cold Southwestern Corn and Shrimp Soup

marthastewart.com

Get the recipe.

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10. Smoky Salmorejo

foodandwine.com

Gazpacho, but extra-smooth. Get the recipe.

11. Avocado and Crab Soup

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

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12. Blender Gazpacho with a Prosciutto and Avocado Sandwich

bjs.com

Pair this gazpacho with a little open-faced prosciutto sandwich to make it a full meal. Get the recipe.

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13. Mint-Marinated Shrimp with Tabbouleh, Tomatoes, and Feta

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

14. Raw Corn and Radish Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

foodandwine.com

Get the recipe.

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15. Shaved Raw Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing

foodandwine.com

Add some chopped nuts or crumbled hard boiled egg to make this more filling. Get the recipe.

16. Whole Wheat Couscous with Cherries & Arugula

thekitchn.com

Follow these directions from Gourmet to make the whole wheat couscous "no-cook." Get the recipe.

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17. Tabbouleh

crackersonthecouch.blogspot.com

Get the recipe.

18. Raw Tuscan Kale Salad Recipe

101cookbooks.com

Get the recipe.

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19. Red Cabbage and Apple Salad with Tahini-Ginger Dressing

pureandsimple.typepad.com

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20. White Bean Salad with Zucchini and Parmesan

marthastewart.com

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21. Pad Thai with Kelp Noodles

rawfoodrecipes.com

Inspired by a dish at Pure Food & Wine. Get the recipe.

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22. King Oyster Mushroom and Dried Cherry Tomato Fettuccini with Cuban Oregano

lazysmurf.wordpress.com

Get the recipe.

23. Carrot Ribbon Pasta Bowl with Coconut Almond Satay

rawfoodrecipes.com

Get the recipe.

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24. Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce

averiecooks.com

Get the recipe.

25. Raw Macro Bowl with Knock-Off Dragon Sauce

rawfoodrecipes.com

Get the recipe.

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26. Creamy Spinach and Shrimp Dip

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With a little crusty bread, a heavy dip is actually a perfect light meal. For this one you'll need to thaw frozen spinach and purchased cooked shrimp at your grocery store's fish counter. Get the recipe.

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27. Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip

wholeliving.com

Get the recipe.

28. Cantaloupe Salsa

smittenkitchen.com

Pad this one out with some purchased rotisserie chicken and crusty bread. Get the recipe.

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29. Niçoise Toasts

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

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30. Shaved Radish Sandwiches with Herb Butter

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

31. Cobb Salad-Stuffed Pita Pockets

dineanddish.net

Get the recipe.

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32. Hummus and Feta Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

33. Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

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34. Artichoke, Fresh Mozzarella, and Salami Sandwiches

bonappetit.com

Get the recipe.

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35. Vegetable Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

thekitchn.com

You can soak the noodles in boiling water (boiled in an electric kettle) or heat them in the microwave to keep this stove-free. Get the recipe.

36. Marinated Mushroom Caps

wholeliving.com

Get the recipe.

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37. Raw Falafel

earthsprout.com

Get the recipe.

38. Cilantro-Lime Sardine Salad in Avocado Halves

thekitchn.com

Get the recipe.

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39. Arugula, Apple & Chickpea Salad Wraps

thekitchn.com

Get the recipe.

40. Zucchini Lasagna with Farmer Cheese

marthastewart.com

Get the recipe.

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41. Ceviche Spring Rolls

wholeliving.com

Get the recipe.

42. Raw Mexican Wraps

sacredsourcenutrition.com

Get the recipe.

43. Quinoa Collard Wraps

rawfoodrecipes.com

Get the recipe.

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