Serve with crusty bread and a side salad, or topped with grilled shrimp for extra protein.

While not weighed down with meat, the mushrooms and peppers still have tons of savory flavor.

Chopped Salad

The beauty of chopped salad is that all it really requires is a little assembly.

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And a little knife work.

With all sorts of textures and colors, every bite is bursting with flavor.

The cilantro-lime mayonnaise drizzled over top adds a touch of creamy richness that pulls the dish together.

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Serve alongside a simple salad or over rice for an easy seafood supper.

It also happens to be a great versatile topping for chicken, pork, and even fish.

An herby, lemon-shallot vinaigrette pulls the entire salad together.

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Hot Honey Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken can be a bit boring, but not with this recipe.

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Southern Living Greek Salad with Baked Feta in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Easy Grilled Shrimp on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad in a bowl to serve

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Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Southern Living Grilled Grouper on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak With Corn-Chile Relish on a platter to serve

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Herbed Chicken-and-Rice Salad

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Southern Living Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches ready to serve

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Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

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Green Tomato Gazpacho in a white bowl

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Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread

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Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice

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Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

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