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    Home » Roundups

    28 Quick And Easy No Cook Recipes

    Published: Apr 17, 2024 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    There are always those draining days that leave us exhausted with no energy to cook. Why stand over the hot stove when you can make quick and delicious meals that require zero cooking! Focus on fresh produce to make tasty salads, wraps and sandwiches. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to add already cooked protein. Or try a sandwich filled with deli meats and cheeses. With these easy meals you can get dinner on the table fast, with little effort.

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    Fall Harvest Salad

    Photo Credit: Foolproof Living

    This Fall Harvest Salad includes kale, apples, dried figs, pomegranate, pecans, and goat cheese. Drizzled with homemade harvest dressing, it is the perfect Thanksgiving salad.

    Get the recipe: Fall Harvest Salad

    Salmon Salad Sandwiches

    Salmon Salad Sandwiches
    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen

    A 10-minute savory lunch or snack to go - sandwich with salmon salad. Light, healthy, and yummy. Creamy citrusy salmon mix, with crunchy fresh lettuce and veggies, and chewy soft bread - a perfect quick refuel on the go.

    Get the recipe: Salmon Salad Sandwiches.

    Strawberry Fields Salad

    Strawberry Fields Salad
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This recipe makes a refreshing, healthy salad loaded with nutrients. It is a perfect summer salad combining fresh strawberries, fatty avocados, rotisserie chicken, creamy feta cheese, nuts, and sweet and sour dressing.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Fields Salad.

    Chopped Greek Salad Wraps With Chick Peas

    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet

    These Chopped Greek Salad Wraps with Chickpeas are a delicious wrap recipe. They are easy to make and require no cooking at all. 

    Get the recipe: Chopped Greek Salad Wraps With Chick Peas

    Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Masala and Chai

    This Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich takes under 10 minutes to throw together for a simple, fresh meal that's incredibly filling! The smashed chickpea and avocado salad is most notably spiced with a bit of cumin, and topped with crunchy cucumbers and zesty greens. Serve this cold sandwich with a side of soup or chips!

    Get the recipe: Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

    Chickpea Tuna Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This easy salad is perfect for a light dinner or lunch. This is made with simple ingredients but is full of flavor.

    Get the recipe: Chickpea Tuna Salad

    Chopped Italian Sandwich

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This is a viral TikTok recipe that you have to try. The sandwich is loaded with savory cured meats, sharp provolone, and zesty pepperoncini. It's super easy to make and tastes amazing.

    Get the recipe: Chopped Italian Sandwich

    Melon And Prosciutto Salad Platter With Lemon Salad Dressing

    Photo Credit: The Honest Spoonful

    This Melon and Prosciutto Salad Platter is a great way to enjoy fresh summer fruits. It is loaded with fresh watermelon and cantaloupe balls and drizzled with a delicious lemon dressing.

    Get the recipe: Melon and Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing

    Italian Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: Beyond The Chicken Coop

    These Italian Pinwheels are perfect served as an appetizer, served for lunch or packed for a picnic. Filled with turkey, salami, pepperoni and pepperoncini peppers.

    Get the recipe: Italian Pinwheels

    Spicy Salmon Salad

    Spicy Salmon Salad
    Photo Credit: Mandi Of The Mountains

    A creamy colorful salad bowl with a perfect heat kick that reminds me of sushi. It is a light and healthy lunch or dinner, packed with Japanese flavors, and is super simple to whip on a weeknight.

    Get the recipe: Spicy Salmon Salad.

    Chopped Greek Salad

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    You can make this up really quickly and it not only looks fabulous but tastes amazing. Simple fresh ingredients with tossed in a delicious dressing. You can't go wrong with this chopped Greek Salad.

    Get the recipe: Chopped Greek Salad

    Easy Turkey Sandwich Pinwheels With Cream Cheese

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These easy Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches are a quick and easy lunch or dinner that can be made without any cooking. These are great for a make ahead appetizer too!

    Get the recipe: Easy Turkey Sandwich Pinwheels With Cream Cheese

    Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are packed with flavor and can be prepped in advance for entertaining. They're not just for parties either, they make a delicious meal option as well.

    Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread

    Californian Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This lighter California chicken salad is full of juicy grapes, tender chicken, and crunchy celery. The sweet dressing is made with poppy seeds, creamy mayonnaise, and tangy Greek yogurt.

    Get the recipe: Californian Chicken Salad

    Italian Grinder Sandwich

    Photo Credit Two Cloves Kitchen

    This Italian grinder sandwich combines savory deli meats, provolone, crisp lettuce, onions, and pepperoncini, and it comes together with a tangy vinaigrette on a crusty Italian loaf.

    Get the recipe: Italian Grinder Sandwich

    Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    This is such an easy recipe to make. Packed full of flavor, delicious creamy yogurt dressing teamed with the juicy chicken and protein-rich avocado. This is one not to be missed.

    Get the recipe: Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

    Mediterranean Salad

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This is one of those loaded salads that you are just going to want to try. Avocado, Feta, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, veggies, and dressed in a herb vinaigrette it certainly packs a punch in flavor.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Salad

    Thai Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Thai Chicken Salad is made quickly and easily with a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Make this delicious salad for lunch or dinner without turning on the stove!

    Get the recipe: Thai Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

    Jennifer Aniston Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Jennifer Aniston salad is so tasty and easy to make it is the perfect vegetarian main meal or healthy side dish!

    Get the recipe: Jennifer Aniston Salad

    Tuna Salad Without Mayo

    Photo Credit Two Cloves Kitchen

    This is a tuna salad that you can enjoy without the mayonnaise. It is loaded with flavor thanks to the Dijon Mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Super easy to make and tastes delicious.

    Get the recipe: Tuna Salad Without Mayo

    Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This turkey pesto sandwich has amazing flavor from an easy pesto sauce that requires no cooking. Make this sandwich for an easy dinner or lunch option.

    Get the recipe: Turkey Pesto Sandwich

    Mediterranean Hummus Wrap With Chicken

    Photo Credit: Fit Mama Real Food

    This wrap is packed with delicious homemade, fresh vegetables, and juicy chicken to make a tasty light lunch. Perfect for summer and has bags of flavor.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Hummus Wrap With Chicken

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    This delicious chickpea salad is full of fresh and simple ingredients. You have crunchy fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, all dressed in a tangy and flavorsome dressing. This is easy to make and very tasty.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Chicken Taco Bowls

    Photo Credit: Homemade on a Weeknight

    Perfect for a quick midweek meal, this is a gorgeous flavorsome dish that you will make time and time again. Juicy chicken and fresh vegetables packed full of flavor, there's a lot to like about these chicken taco bowls.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Taco Bowls

    Vietnamese Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe is crunchy and packed full of flavor. The Asian dressing is super tasty. This is a great salad as a meal or you can enjoy it as a side with some of your other favorite dishes.

    Get the recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Salad

    Santa Fe Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family

    Using rotisserie chicken and paring with just a 2 ingredient dressing this is the perfect no-cook salad to enjoy. Super tasty and quick to make.

    Get the recipe: Santa Fe Chicken Salad

    White Bean Antipasto Salad

    Photo Credit: Spa Bettie

    This White Bean Antipasto Salad is super simple to make and tastes delicious. Packed full of flavors it is made in no time at all.

    Get the recipe: White Bean Antipasto Salad

    Curried Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family

    This Curried Chicken Salad comes together in just a few minutes for an easy meal full of flavor. There is a crunchy texture to this salad that you will love.

    Get the recipe: Curried Chicken Salad

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