2 Crispy Easy Salads That Practically Make Themselves

Salad doesn't have to be boring—these easy salad recipes are all about big texture and satisfying flavor. Add these to your repertoire for stress-free lunches or quick sides that family and friends will actually crave.

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By Grace Harrington

In Easy Add-On Sides

Updated on Fri, 01 May 2026

Colorful Crunchy Antipasto Chopped Salad with chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, and crisp veggies in a zesty Italian dressing. — Colorful Crunchy Antipasto Chopped Salad with chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, and crisp veggies in a zesty Italian dressing. | hotmsemen.com

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Crunchy Antipasto Chopped Salad

Colorful Crunchy Antipasto Chopped Salad with chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, and crisp veggies in a zesty Italian dressing. — Colorful Crunchy Antipasto Chopped Salad with chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, and crisp veggies in a zesty Italian dressing. | hotmsemen.com

Loaded with chickpeas, pepperoncini, salami, and tangy Italian dressing, this gluten-free chopped salad makes lunch feel like a treat.

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Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

Hearty Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad is artfully arranged on a white plate, ready for a satisfying gluten-free lunch. — Hearty Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad is artfully arranged on a white plate, ready for a satisfying gluten-free lunch. | hotmsemen.com

“So easy and the spicy chicken with cool ranch is perfection! My husband already asked for this again.” —Kimmy

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