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    Home » Salads » 5 Easy Salad Recipes for Busy Nights

    5 Easy Salad Recipes for Busy Nights

    by Allison · Published: Apr 23, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    These quick and easy salad recipes are the perfect solution on evenings that need no added fuss or cooking time.

    Closeup of Caprese chopped salad on a beige ceramic serving platter.

    I have several salads that are in constant rotation here, and these simple recipes are at the top of that list. You should have no problem finding all of the ingredients you'll need at any large grocery store, but bonus points if you find seasonal varieties at a local farmers market. 🙂

    All of these recipes are fantastic for make-ahead lunches as well, whether you simply pack the leftovers or meal prep a few days in advance! For lunch, simply pack the dressing separately and pour on just before you eat.

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    • Best Simple Greek Salad with Feta
    • Caprese Chopped Salad
    • Cold Cut Salad
    • Salad with Tuna and Sauerkraut
    • Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
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    Greek salad on a ceramic beige platter.

    Best Simple Greek Salad with Feta

    This mouth-watering classic Greek salad featuring fresh cucumbers, feta cheese, tomatoes and olives comes together in just 20 minutes.
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    Caprese chopped salad on a beige ceramic serving platter.

    Caprese Chopped Salad

    This chopped Caprese salad recipe with lettuce, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella is a perfect summer side salad or light lunch or dinner.
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    Cold cut salad with sliced chicken, red onions and cucumbers on a white plate.

    Cold Cut Salad

    This delicious quick & easy salad with cold cuts features a refreshing lemon and olive oil vinaigrette with red onion and cucumber.
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    4
    Tuna sauerkraut salad in a white serving bowl.

    Salad with Tuna and Sauerkraut

    This delicious green salad with sauerkraut and tuna makes for a quick and easy lunch paired with some crusty bread or a cup of soup.
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    5
    Cherry tomato Caprese salad on a white plate.

    Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

    This delicious and easy Caprese cherry tomato salad with baby mozzarella and fresh basil is simple to make and so satisfying as an appetizer!
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    Hope this list gives you some new ideas for easy dinner salads! If you need even more easy recipe inspiration, check out these simple smoothie recipes, Mediterranean diet recipes or spring recipes next.

    Enjoy!

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