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Five No Bake Summer Recipes

June 9, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC29 Comments

Summer is here – yay! In my house that means using the oven less and making no bake meals more! Since this Friday is food theme for the Friday Five linkup, I’m going to talk about some no bake summer recipes. I’m a big fan of no bake summer recipes because no need to heat up the kitchen any more than necessary, right? Right! Don’t forget to check out Cynthia and Mar and some of the other folks who link up with us – and please don’t forget to link to your hosts if you are participating!

  1. Caprese salad – this is probably my favorite no bake recipe ever! Just get some fresh mozzarella, add a couple slices of delicious farm fresh tomato and some fresh basil. Drizzle a little olive oil and add some kosher salt and pepper and your all set. The picture below has some grilled chicken added to it but you get the idea! caprese chicken eat pray run dc
  2. Fruit salad – duh! This is always a great choice. Take whatever fresh fruit you can find at the farmer’s market, slice and throw in a big bowl and drizzle with a bit of balsamic vinegar. YUM YUM YUM. Can’t go wrong here!
  3. Peach pie energy bites. These are from Celia over at Chicago Jogger and they look amazing. Plus, is anything better than peaches? This recipe uses dried peaches but I’d actually try it with fresh sliced peaches. YUM!peach-pie-energy-bites-4
  4. Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats. Well, this sounds yummy. Nicole over at Fitful Focus shared this recipe and it looks so tasty! Rice Crispy Treats in any form are a win in my book! 
  5. Panzanella salad. This is such a simple salad to make – grab some fresh tomatoes, a cucumber and a loaf of crusty bread. Chop everything and throw it into a bowl with drizzles of olive oil and then sprinkle some salt and pepper over everything. Or you can use your favorite dressing. SO yummy and the simplest thing you can eat. The Pioneer Woman has a great  recipe for this. 

What is your go-to no bake summer recipe? 

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  1. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    Hmm, I’ve never heard of the bread in the salad before. Since it’s suppose to be crusty bread does it act like croutons?

    I love Caprese salad and made it so much that I grew a basil plant last summer. And Guess what, it’s still alive!! Hopefully I’ll keep it alive through this summer too!

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  2. Haley says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    I love the no-bake cookies and energy bites. Now that I can eat peanut butter again, I’m craving some too. And I love salads. I posted a couple of my favorite antipasti skewers on my blog today even.
    Have a great weekend.

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  3. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:00 am

    I actually do this year round — a simple tuna Waldorf salad.

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  4. Ali @ Hit the ground running says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:37 am

    That caprese salad looks so perfect. I love simple salads and cold meals in the summer!

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  5. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Hummus and veggies and chips. With a little protein. I need some of those peach energy balls!

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  6. coco says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Great ideas! I love summer salads for dinner!

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  7. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:07 am

    I love caprese salad! Actually anything with fresh mozzarella is good!

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  8. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:26 am

    Those peach bites look good and Nicole’s recipe definitely needs to be made ASAP! I’m so glad summer is here and I can get inspired with some great recipes!
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  9. Kimberly G says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:09 am

    I’m all about the no bake recipes in the summer! I tend to drink more smoothies in the summer because they are quick, easy and really refreshing!

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  10. Lesley says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Summer is when I get creative in the salad department. I’ll get pre-cooked chicken from the grocery store as my meat, and then throw in whatever I feel like buying that week. My favorite salad has the chicken, strawberries, apples, dried cherries, and a very light vinaigrette.
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  11. MegS says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Oh my gosh. Caprese salad is my favorite! Totally making those energy bites soon. I do a knockoff of this Panera summer salad with strawberries, blueberries, and chicken that I just love. Now you’ve made me hungry… xo

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  12. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Panzanella salad is one of my faves! I do lots of pasta salads too in the summer. Thanks for the linkup
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  13. Megan @ Meg Go Run says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Capreese salad is something that always sounds delish but I never make!

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  14. Jenn @ run with sole says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I love no-bake energy bites and bars. They are a quick and healthy way to snack. I also love a Caprese salad. Really, I love anything with fresh basil 🙂
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  15. Jenn @ Run With Sole says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I love no-bake recipes, especially in the warmer months. I really love no-bake energy bars and bites. They are a quick and healthy way to snack! And I love a Caprese salad. Really, I just love anything that has fresh basil 🙂
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  16. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:27 am

    I love Panzanella salad and fruit salad! Yum!

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  17. Jen@bubblyrunner.com says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I love no bake energy bites too! Even though I try to use the oven less during the summer, I still love baking berry cobblers and fruit crisp!
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  18. Lauren says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I LOVE caprese salad. My mom makes it all the time in the summer with fresh basil from their garden.

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  19. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:08 am

    while I’m not a big lover of tomatoes, I can get down on a caprese salad – YUM!
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  20. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I love making energy balls! They are so easy and such a great snack.

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  21. Karen @ Fit in France says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Tomatos & mozarella ? Yes please ! Fruit salad is the best too. We have so much choice here at the moment, I can’t get enough nectarines, strawberries, apricots. Yum !

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  22. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    What? How did I miss this Rice Crispy Treat recipe from Nicole! I am so going to check it out!
    Salad in my book is a great no cook meal and you can have a different one every day! Thank you Courtney for the link up!

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  23. MCM Mama says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Love Caprese and Panzanella salads. So yummy and perfect for summer eating.
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  24. StaCEy says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Yessss the Pioneer Woman panzanella salad is so tasty! My fave no bake recipe is homemade salsa and guac with veggies!

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  25. Marcia says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Yum to all! My no-bake summer go-to is take-out sushi, which we’re having tonight as it’s gone from 60 to 93 degrees here in less than 20 hours.

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  26. Amy @ RUnning on Faith and coffee says

    June 11, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Love these ideas. I too love a good fruit salad (and going to the Farmer’s Market!). A no bake favorite of mine this time of the year is a good cold pasta salad. Yum!

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  27. Judith says

    June 11, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Yum! These look amazing. I love no-bake recipes, especially needed since today DC hit over 90 degrees! Two more ideas for you: cucumber or zucchini noodles and shaved asparagus (Smitten Kitchen has a great recipe)! So refreshing in the heat.

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  28. Vicki says

    June 14, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    mmm… i love simple summer food!

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  29. Patty says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, feta and a light dressing all mixed together and chilled it a great meal!

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