15+ Easter Side Dishes that Go with Everything

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Looking for the perfect Easter side dishes to complement your main course? Easter gatherings are genuinely delightful, and they could be downright magical with the right food. The details are what make it perfect, so the sides are just as important as the main dish. That’s why I invite you to take a look at these fantastic Easter side dish ideas that my family has tried over the years.

Easter Side Dishes that Go with Everything

Chickpea Salad

This Chickpea Salad with Corn is a perfect go-to recipe when you want something quick, healthy, and delicious.

Chickpea Salad with Corn recipe
Here's one simple chickpea side dish recipe! It’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Try it out for your next meal or gathering, and enjoy the simplicity of this delightful dish. Give this recipe a try and see how a great combo chickpea and corn are!
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chickpea salad with corn

Cucumber Salad with Radish

It’s perfect for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or any time you crave something light and refreshing. Give this easy recipe a try and see how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that’s both delightful and satisfying.

Cucumber Salad with Radish
This Cucumber Salad with Radish is not only easy to make but also brimming with freshness. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to try this fantastic salad at your next get-together!
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how to make Cucumber Salad with Radish

Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs

This Ultimate Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that’s both satisfying and healthy.

Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs
It's great for any occasion, whether you're looking for a quick lunch to refresh your midday or a light dinner that won't weigh you down. Give it a try for your next meal, and enjoy the fresh, clean flavors!
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purslane salad with eggs the best recipe healthy salad

Creamy Egg Salad

If you have extra boiled eggs, use them to make this delicious creamy egg salad!

Best Creamy Egg Salad Recipe
At the end of the day, this BEST Creamy Egg Salad is a classic that never gets old. It’s perfect for family lunches, quick snacks, or even meal prepping. Give it a try, and I promise you’ll be making it on repeat!
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egg salad recipe

German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts

Looking for a healthy Easter side dish idea? Here’s one!

German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts
This German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts is the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. It’s a healthy, flavorful salad that works great as a side dish or a light meal. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this salad is sure to impress. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!
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easy celeriac salad

Vegetarian Olivier Salad

Here is one twist on Olivier salad – a classic Russian potato salad with pickles, carrots and boiled eggs.

Vegetarian Olivier Salad
This Vegetarian Olivier Salad is a fantastic dish for holidays or family gatherings. Its creamy texture and balanced flavors make it a hit on any table. Give it a try for your next special occasion—it’s sure to be a crowd favorite! Try this vegetarian Russian salad today!
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vegetarian russian potato salad olivier salad

Fried Cabbage and Noodles

Made with simple ingredients like tender noodles, savory cabbage, and caramelized onions, this classic dish brings out rich, homey flavors in every bite.

Traditional Haluski – Cabbage and Noodles
This Traditional Haluski recipe, also known as Polish Cabbage and Noodles, is a comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Whether you're familiar with traditional Polish recipes or trying it for the first time, you'll love how easy and delicious this Haluski recipe is to make!
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polish haluski cabbage and noodles

Easter Chicks Deviled Eggs

If you are like me, then you know that the Easter table is not complete without deviled eggs. Here are festive deviled eggs that are not just fancy-looking but also tasty!

Easter Chicks Deviled Eggs Recipe
Perfectly boiled Easter eggs stuffed with a yolk and mayonnaise mixture that look like little chicks. These adorable Easter deviled eggs are not only tasty but also a delightful addition to your holiday table. Give them a try this Easter—you'll love how they bring joy and fun to your celebration!
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easter deviled eggs

Deviled Eggs with Pickles

Another delicious deviled egg recipe!

Deviled Eggs with Pickles
These deviled eggs with pickles are a simple yet delicious twist on a classic recipe. The pickles add a delightful crunch and tanginess that makes them even more irresistible. Give this easy deviled eggs recipe a try—you'll love how easy and tasty it is, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a delightful snack!
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simple deviled eggs recipe with pickles

Watercress Salad

This Watercress Salad recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy a light, healthy, and flavorful meal that’s both easy to prepare and beautiful to present.

Healthy Watercress Salad Recipe
Perfect for a quick lunch, a side at dinner, or as part of your next gathering, it brings a refreshing touch to any meal. Give this fresh watercress salad a try and enjoy the vibrant flavors and health benefits today!
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healthy watercress salad recipe

Cottage Cheese Salad

Easter time is also spring onion time, so don’t skip on this simple cottage cheese and spring onion salad recipe!

Simple Cottage Cheese Salad
This Simple Cottage Cheese Salad is not only easy to prepare but also brings a refreshing touch to any meal, especially during the summer months. It’s a light, protein-rich option that will keep everyone at the table happy and healthy!
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simple cottage cheese salad easy recipe

Stracciatella Salad with Walnuts

Asparagus, walnuts, stracciatella, arugula – there’s nothing left to say.

Stracciatella Salad with Walnuts
Savor the delightful blend of crisp fried asparagus, sweet Williams pear, and creamy stracciatella cheese in this salad, finished with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil for a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious.
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stracciatella salad healthy recipe

Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

This delicious side is more than necessary at any Easter table. They will elevate the main meal and keep your guests entertained between bites.

Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes layered in a creamy garlic sauce with parmesan and mozzarella is the best side dish to any meal!
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Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Asparagus, Pea, and Feta Salad

Celebrate the bounty of spring with this fresh and vibrant salad. I made it a few years ago, and believe me; I had to hop to the kitchen and make more because people couldn’t get enough of it. 

Asparagus Pea and Feta Salad with Lemon Balm Vinegar
A light, refreshing salad for springtime – asparagus pea and feta salad with lemon balm vinegar and fresh mint.
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Asparagus Pea and Feta Salad with Lemon Balm Vinegar

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Make these easy stuffed shells as an entrée or a snack between courses as a light and nutrition option. 

Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe
Discover the delightful flavors of our Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells, a perfect blend of creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and rich tomato sauce, all nestled in tender pasta shells. Join us in savoring this heartwarming dish that promises a taste of Italian comfort with every bite!
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Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells [Recipe]

Hot Cross Buns

No Easter table is complete without these traditional buns. Spicy and sweet, your guests can pair, mix, and match with the other delicious options at your Easter dinner table. 

Hot cross buns recipe
Achieve the perfect hot cross buns with master baker, Paul Hollywood’s ultimate guide to baking and decorating these delicately spiced, fruity Easter treats.
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Hot cross buns recipe

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Maple Glazed Carrots

If you are looking for elegance and simplicity, this side will be the perfect addition to your Easter table. 

Easy Maple Roasted Carrots
Simple yet satisfying, these Maple Roasted Carrots are the side dish everyone loves because they’re so easy and taste delicious.
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Easy Maple Roasted Carrots

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli

A sophisticated appetizer, grilled artichokes with lemon garlic aioli, will be the perfect way to start your Easter dinner off right. 

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Grilled Artichokes are a great way to enjoy cooked artichokes. Add a tart lemon garlic aioli to the mix, and you’re set to enjoy a truly delicious side.
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Grilled Artichokes Feat

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy and comforting, this mushroom risotto is a luxurious side dish or vegetarian main that will impress any guest.

Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom risotto recipe is a delicious main dish! It has a creamy texture and rich flavor from white wine, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.
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Mushroom Risotto

Quinoa Greek Salad

Light, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this salad is a refreshing addition to any Easter meal.

Greek Quinoa Salad {Fresh!}
Greek Quinoa Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and a light red wine vinegar dressing.
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Greek Quinoa Salad {Fresh!}

Vegan Caesar Salad

A refreshing, tangy, and creamy salad that’s perfect for those looking for a dairy-free option. Your lactose-intolerant guest will love it!

The Best Vegan Caesar Salad
This is the best vegan caesar salad made with crispy romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved vegan parmesan and the tastiest vegan caesar dressing.
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The Best Vegan Caesar Salad

Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

Simple yet flavorful, these baby carrots are cooked with butter, garlic, and spices, making them a colorful and tasty side dish. 

Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots
Perfectly aromatic, slightly soft, but mostly crispy – just the way we love them!
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Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A sweet and savory side that adds a touch of elegance to your Easter dinner. I love this delicacy even on a regular Tuesday, and your guests will definitely enjoy it at your special Easter gathering. 

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts – A healthy, simple side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any roast dinners. Deliciously crispy and caramelized with sweet and spicy flavors. Vegan and Paleo.
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Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Vegan Alfredo with Cajun Broccoli

A creamy, delicious pasta dish that’s completely vegan and perfect for your vegan guests!

Vegan Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy vegan broccoli alfredo made with cajun seasoning and fettuccine pasta. This recipe is easy to make and super flavorful.
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Vegan Broccoli Alfredo

Dinner Rolls

No Easter dinner is complete without soft, fluffy dinner rolls. You can make them ahead and have them ready, saving energy and time!

The BEST Dinner Rolls
Light, fluffy, buttery dinner rolls are impossible to resist. Homemade with just a handful of simple ingredients, the BEST Dinner Rolls can you be on your table in a jiffy. They really are the perfect addition to any main course.
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The BEST Dinner Rolls

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Swirled Garlic Herb Bread

This rustic and aromatic bread is beautiful and packed with flavors, making it an irresistible addition to your Easter feast. 

Swirled Garlic Herb Bread
The prettiest Swirled Garlic Herb Bread…that’s so much easier than you might think, and a great way to use up all the end of summer herbs from the garden!
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Swirled Garlic Herb Bread

Company Mashed Carrots

A delightful twist on a classic, these mashed carrots are enhanced with a hint of orange, making them a bright and flavorful addition to your Easter table.

Company Mashed Carrots
Although I call these “company carrots,” I’ll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who’s eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a favorite. —Cynthia Hanus-Beard, Tamarac, Florida
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Company Mashed Carrots

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