21 Go-with-Anything Easter Salads for the Spring Feast
Whatever main you're serving, these snappy salads are true seasonal delights!
Of all the holiday feasts, Easter is our favorite for its salads. No matter what Sunday it ends up falling on, it's smack-dab in the middle of spring, when gardens and farmers' markets are bursting with the freshest lettuce, the tastiest fruit, the spiciest radishes, the sweetest asparagus, and it's the best time to show off all that color and flavor!
So get that ham recipe out, plan your egg hunt and whip up one (or several!) of these giant, delicious salads, and you'll be ready to go!
Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Almonds, and Prosciutto
The secret to this flavorful salad is to use the freshest, greenest, snappiest snap-peas that you can find.
Get the recipe for Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Almonds, and Prosciutto.
Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons
This is a salad as simple as it is smart. Seasoned shrimp add body and flavor to a basic Caesar, and making into a filling, festive dish!
Get the recipe for Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons.
Leek, Mushroom, and Escarole Salad
Sautéed mushrooms and leeks add depth and punch to this simple side salad, which is celebratory enough for any holiday meal.
Escarole Salad with Oranges, Pistachios, and Pickled Onions
Quick-pickled onions combine with just-slightly bitter escarole, a variety of citrus, and some toasty pistachios for a strong, crunchy dish.
Get the recipe for Escarole Salad with Oranges, Pistachios, and Pickled Onions.
Simple Locally Grown Green Salad
For a great Easter salad all you need is some torn olives, a little cheese, your favorite dressing, and the very freshest veggies you can find.
Squash Ribbon Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Tender thinly sliced squash soak up a vinaigrette, becoming sweet-tart. They're the ideal base for crunchy seeds and fresh Feta cheese.
Get the recipe for Squash Ribbon Salad with Sunflower Seeds.
Big Green Cali Salad
Fresh spring radishes and avocado are what make this salad the wow-worthy Easter side that it is.
Watercress and Strawberry Salad
We love seasonal strawberries in nearly everything around Easter time, but they're especially delicious in a side salad.
Radish and Celery Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing
This bright, crunchy salad has two advantages as an Easter side: the flavors go very well with a sweet ham, and you don't have to worry about it wilting while you make the rest of your sides!
Get the recipe for Radish and Celery Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing.
Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad with Raisins
Ribbons of asparagus and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese make for a salad that's anything but boring.
Get the recipe for Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad with Raisins.
Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad With Olive Dressing
This classy take on potato salad will be a favorite among Easter guests.
Get the recipe for Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad With Olive Dressing.
Green Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tarragon Dressing
You can serve these hearty roasted carrots over a bed of greens or leave them on their own, covered in the creamy tarragon dressing.
Get the recipe for Green Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tarragon Dressing.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
The toasted hazelnuts bring this Brussels sprouts and Pecorino salad together in a bold way.
Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers
You'll want to add crispy capers to all of your side dishes after tasting this delicious salad.
Get the recipe for Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers.
Cucumber-Salmon Panzanella
This hearty yet refreshing salad will be a perfect starter or side dish for your Easter meal.
Spring Greens Caesar Salad with Pickled Shallots
Serve this anything-but-ordinary caesar salad with homemade tangy pickled shallots and crispy breadcrumbs.
Get the recipe for Spring Greens Caesar Salad with Pickled Shallots.
Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad
A sweet and tangy vinaigrette rounds out this spring veggie mix.
Tangy Potato Salad
Mustard seeds and sweet-and-sour pickles add crunch—and tang—to this creamy potato salad.
Carrot Salad
Sweet honey and zesty limes give this carrot and apricot mash-up plenty of bold flavor.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Why force your guests to choose between potato salad and egg salad when they can have both?
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