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6 Easy Salads You’ll Want to Make on Repeat

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 5/5/25Updated: 5/5/25

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Quick to prep and big on taste, these salads are perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. From crisp greens to colorful veggies, each one brings something new to the table. They’re the kind of recipes you’ll actually look forward to.

Table of Contents
  • Fiesta Salad
  • Strawberry Salad
  • Mexican Chopped Salad
  • Southwest Chicken Salad
  • My Favorite Cobb Salad
  • Italian House Chopped Salad

Fiesta Salad

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This fresh, delicious, and super healthy Fiesta Salad with beans and veggies works as a light lunch, side dish, appetizer, or snack anytime. Check out the reviews to see how much readers love this one!

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Strawberry Salad

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Prepare to be transported to a warm summer day as you enjoy our Summer Strawberry Salad. Tangy feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds, sweet strawberries, fresh pineapple, and creamy avocado pair well with the sweet and tangy honey balsamic dressing. 

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Mexican Chopped Salad

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This gluten-free, dairy-free Mexican Chopped Salad is fresh, vibrant, and makes a great lunch. Top if off with our Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette for a delicious side dish that will go well with almost any Mexican entree like our Dutch Oven Carnitas, Chicken Fajita Casserole, or Chicken Taco Soup.

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Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad
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Marinated chicken, colorful Tex-Mex toppings, and a creamy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette top a bed of crispy lettuce for this mouthwatering Southwest Chicken Salad. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with all the good things your body craves. Prep ingredients ahead and enjoy all week long.

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My Favorite Cobb Salad

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This salad is hands-down my favorite Cobb Salad ever. With a variety of vegetables, perfectly cooked proteins, and Gorgonzola cheese, this colorful salad is complex in flavor and texture. The savory dressing is to die for, too!

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Italian House Chopped Salad

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Our Italian House Chopped Salad is a copycat version of the Midwest-famous Pasta House Co salad. This light, crowd-pleasing salad consists of Romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with artichokes, sliced red onions, pimentos (in the dressing), croutons, and our amazing Italian Parmesan Dressing.

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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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