We asked our readers to share their easy no-cook lunch ideas for those inevitable cooking ruts.

Here are the go-to meals our readers rely on when they want to keep it simple in the kitchen.

Southerners often cookslow-cooker stewsand giantcasseroleswith the unspoken expectation they will last for several days.

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Both classic dishes come together in minutes.

We recommend enjoying your salad on a toasted bagel, crackers, or stuffed inside a pita.

Our readers love making chicken and cheesequesadillasbecause theyre quick, satisfying, and yield multiple servings with minimal ingredients.

leftovers

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And yes, you could even prepare them in the air fryer!

responses, its clear that preparing lunch doesnt rank high on many of our readers priority lists.

Homemade Chicken Salad

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Southern Living Ultimate Tomato Soup And Big Batch Fancy Grilled Cheese ready to serve

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cereal

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Southern Living The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches on a plate to serve with a beer

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

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breakfast quesadilla with guacamole and salsa

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Lunch takeout

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