It's summer and it's hot out. You have no interest in being bent over a hot pan all day, or really for any second longer than necessary. To counter this problem we've compiled a list of 14 quick and easy, and most importantly cool, dishes for you to try this summer. These range from tart ceviches to refreshing bean, pasta, or seafood-based salads.

• Spicy Shrimp and Green Apple Salad
• Key Lime Scallop Ceviche
• Pasta Salad with Peas and Pesto
• Vietnamese Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
• Marinated Kale and Chickpea Salad with Sumac Onions
• White Bean and Mint Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Cumin-Scented French Lentil Salad
• Paris Mushroom Salad with Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan
• Quinoa with Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Lime
• Arugula, Apples, Manchego with Cider Vinaigrette
• Zucchini with Feta, Walnuts, and Dill
• Jean-Georges' Kale Salad with Parmesan and Lemon
• Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, and Basil
• Dan Dan Noodles
• Corn Som Tam