10 no-cook recipes for the summer heatwave

Wondering what to eat during the heatwave? We’ve got you covered! The last thing you want is to create more heat in your kitchen, so these hand-picked dishes either require very little cooking, or no heating at all. From fresh and zingy salads summer to refreshing lollies, these recipes will keep you cool this July

Parsley Hummus

Add zing to shop-bought hummus by adding fresh herbs, lemon and a pinch of cumin - it’s a great low-effort way of livening up your lunch or dinner!

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Creamy Prawn & Avocado Salad

This fresh but satisfying prawn salad is perfect for hot summer evenings and ready to eat in half an hour. To make it veggie omit the anchovy and Worcestershire sauce from the dressing, and swap the prawns for soft-boiled eggs and the Parmigiano Reggiano for a veggie hard cheese.

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Classic Bruschetta

A simply made bruschetta with perfectly ripe British tomatoes is unbeatable! Any good quality, fresh bread can be used for this recipe, although we prefer ciabatta. Try adding different toppings, such as pesto, cheese, anchovies, cured meats or grilled vegetables.

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Smoked Mackerel, Fennel & Apple Salad

Tart apple and rich smoked mackerel is a heavenly combo in this fresh and zingy no-cook salad. It’s ready to eat in just 15 minutes too!

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Tomato & Peach Panzanella with Honey, Smoked Salt & Lavender

This is the easiest of recipes, it’s basically a case of just combining lots of really delicious ingredients in the right way. The key to a really next-level summer salad is, of course, perfectly fresh ingredients - to use the ripest tomatoes and peaches you can find.

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Tomato, Chickpea & Feta Salad

This 10-minute salad is packed with flavour, colour and crunch, and doesn’t involve any cooking – just a little slicing, chopping, drizzling and tossing

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Fig, Goat’s Cheese & Herb Salad

This fresh salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch. It uses a simple dressing of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, with flavour being provided by the fresh herb leaves in the salad. Easy to make, and utterly delicious

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Crab Salad with Fennel, Asparagus & Courgette

When it comes to fish and seafood, we think simplicity is always the way to go! This raw, shaved salad with juicy crab meat is wonderfully fresh and perfect on a warm day

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When it comes to fish and seafood, we think simplicity is always the way to go! This raw, shaved salad with juicy crab meat is wonderfully fresh and perfect on a warm day

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Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad

This is the ultimate salad for a hot day - salty feta and olives balance perfectly with the refreshing watermelon and mint. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a tasty crunch sprinkled on top of this salad too, if you like.

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