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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.