RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—The dog days of summer are no time to be sweating over a stove. Fortunately, with so much fresh food available at farmer’s markets, in the supermarket produce section, and even in your own garden, it’s the perfect time for delicious dishes that are best served cold. Not only will your guests enjoy a refreshing, healthy meal, you’ll get something out of the deal, too: You won’t look like you’ve just run a marathon when you step out of the kitchen. Here are 11 healthy recipes, no oven or stovetop required.

Recipe: Greek Village Salad with Feta Tip: Look for grass-fed, organic cheese. This ensures that the cows ate a natural diet, which in turns produces more nutritious dairy products for us. Organic dairy farmers don’t use growth hormones or antibiotics, either.