During the lazy, hazy days of summer, the last thing you want to do is warm up the kitchen by using the stove or oven. Luckily, there are many alternatives for cool, healthy and delicious meals to keep you going during a heat wave. Here are 4 cool summer menus to help you beat the heat!

A refreshing light lunch

Coconut water and pineapple 

Crisp melon tomato salad

The ALT sandwich

Slow cooker saves the day

Old fashioned iced black tea

Chicken salsa tacos

Mixed bean salad

Raspberry fool

Seasonal fruit menu

Watermelon raspberry lemonade

Plum, fennel, goat feta and prosciutto salad

Chilled summer cherry gazpacho with homemade creme fraiche

Strawberries and cream

Get your grill on summer menu

Charred cherry tomato bruschetta

Inside out cheddar burgers

Balsamic grilled vegetables

Corn black bean and mango fandango salad

What’s your favourite thing to cook during the summer? Tell us in the comments!