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.

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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.

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