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Fuel your summertime adventures with these no-cook, delicious meals and snacks! Keeping the oven and stove off during the hot, humid summer months helps cut down on energy costs and prevents the buildup of harmful substances in your indoor air.

There are so many ways to get creative with fresh, seasonal ingredients this summer. And to get you started, we’ve got five easy recipes that can satisfy everyone’s appetites without heating up the house.

Caprese Salad

Fresh, simple, and incredibly tasty. This salad works as an appetizer, snack, or one piece of a tapas-style dinner.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to get a head start on this filling sandwich option.

Air Fryer Radishes

Cooking with an air fryer is a great way to enjoy a hot meal or snack without adding unnecessary heat to your home. These radishes transform from fresh out of the garden into a crispy, flavorful side dish or salad topper.

Cowboy Caviar

This dip can easily turn into a main course because of how hard it is to stop eating! The perfect combination of hearty and spicy, all this crowd pleaser needs is a bag of tortilla chips.

Watermelon Sorbet

Chill out with this quick and easy dessert using a classic summertime fruit and your freezer. (We won’t blame you if you linger in the cool freezer air while making this one.)