If you're always running around your kitchen to get dinner together after a hectic day at work — hopefully not while holding a knife — sit down. We have six timesaving recipes for you.

Check out our favorite easy side dishes that can be made in 15 minutes or less, including a Roasted Peanut Slaw (pictured above) and a lightning-fast fried rice.

This twist on a Greek salad uses quick-pickled cucumbers and onions for more complex flavor, plus plenty of fresh dill and salty feta cheese.

This quick side dish can be transformed into a full meal if you add a protein such as chicken or shrimp.

Give raw asparagus a chance, alongside orange segments, Pecorino Romano cheese, chives and hazelnuts.

Tiffani Thiessen's easy, cheesy spread is perfect for a simple Southern comfort supper, whether served as an appetizer or a side.

As plums come into season, add some fruity flair to caprese salad, complete with juicy tomatoes, creamy Burrata cheese and plenty of fresh basil.

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