In this collection, I’ll be sharing some lovely Easter salads with you. These include some green, tossed varieties with delightful spring veggies alongside classic potato and pasta salad favorites.
Easter is a great holiday because it stands on its own. Thanksgiving and Christmas can easily turn into a stressful affair with one event right after the next. It could feel like you never stop cooking! Easter, on the other hand, is a welcome break to enjoy spring’s bounties, reconnect with friends and family, and indulge in chocolate bunnies at the egg hunt with the kids.
It’s also exciting because new veggies are at the market with the turn of the seasons (whether you’re going into spring or autumn), and as a result, everything on our plates is getting a little brighter and more vibrant. Today, I want to share some of the best Easter salad ideas for you to serve at your holiday or other special events throughout this season.
I’ll be highlighting ingredients like peas, rocket (arugula), beets, and radish in addition to mayo-based salads and some dishes ‘off-the-beaten-path’ that even the Easter bunny would approve of.
You might also like these best Easter appetizers or best Easter desserts.
Spring Salad With Asparagus & Peas
A fresh spring salad that checks all the boxes—crisp asparagus, sweet peas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios and a lemony dressing that ties it all together.
Easy Creamy Potato Salad
This easy potato salad with dill pickles is my go-to easy potato salad for BBQs and weekend dinners and it perfect for Easter table. It’s tangy, crunchy and tossed in a lighter creamy dressing.
Asparagus Salad
This asparagus salad is my go-to when Easter calls for something fresh but still interesting. Crunchy asparagus, bright dressing, and a few salty bits make it feel special without extra work.
Chickpea Cucumber Salad
When I want something fresh but filling for Easter, I make chickpea cucumber salad. It’s crunchy, lemony, and protein-packed, which balances richer mains nicely, plus it comes together fast and suits vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free eaters.
Potato Salad With Dill, Capers & Green Apple
If you need the best potato salad recipe, I’ve got you covered. It’s loaded with flavorful ingredients like crispy bacon, green apple, fried capers, and dill that keep things interesting and fresh.
Cucumber Dill Salad
Thin-sliced cucumber is the perfect base for a refreshing veggie dish. Toss with a creamy dressing and loads of fresh dill. Add some radish for extra color, and try this cucumber dill salad!
Radish Salad
This fresh radish avocado salad is my go-to when Easter needs something crisp and lively on the table. Crunchy radishes, bright lemon, and simple seasoning wake up heavier dishes, and it’s naturally vegan, low-carb, and ready in minutes—no oven required.
Crab Salad With Avocado And Asparagus
When I want something fresh but still a little fancy, I make crab salad. It’s light, creamy, and crisp all at once, great for Easter when heavy sides feel like too much.
Old-Fashioned Ham Salad
This recipe is an American classic, especially on holiday tables. The tangy mustard and mayo dressing, smoky ham, and tangy pickles make this ham salad the perfect flavor combo for crackers or finger sandwiches.
Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
Brighten up your day with my pink grapefruit salad! It’s a delightful blend of sweet and tangy grapefruit, peppery arugula (rocket), creamy avocado, crispy salty halloumi and sharp red onion making every bite an exciting experience.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Healthy, delicious Mediterranean quinoa salad with grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta. Drizzled with zesty and tangy lemon basil dressing, this salad is satiating and full of flavor. Serve right away or make it as part of meal prep.
Vinegret (Ukrainian Beet Salad)
Gorgeous and colorful Vinegret is a Ukrainian beet salad made with cooked root vegetables, dill, pickles and olive oil vinegar dressing. It’s full of gut-friendly resistant starch and vitamins. Serve as a side or as a main.
Egg Salad With Pickles Ham
Great for using up leftover eggs. This easy creamy egg salad with ham and pickles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe is for one serving, so you can easily multiply if you want to make a bigger batch.
Italian Chopped Salad
I make this Italian chopped salad when Easter needs something fresh but still filling. Crunchy veg, salty cheese, and a zippy dressing mean every bite delivers, plus it feeds a crowd and holds up well on the table.
Arugula Beet Salad
Simple, satisfying, and a treat for the eyes when you choose a variety of red and golden beets. The generous chunks of fresh Parmesan make a simple green salad really pop! Recipe from The Love of Gourmet.
Orzo Salad With Asparagus, Artichokes, And Feta
Orzo is a great pasta base to work with for a hearty spring salad like this one featuring a springy, Mediterranean blend of veggies, cheese, and aromatics for a toothsome appetizer. Recipe from Foodie Crush.
The Best Radish Salad
There is exceptional flavor and curb appeal in a salad recipe with a single ingredient. A simple blend of citrus, olive oil, and herbs brings this sliced radish to life. Recipe from Healthy(ish) Appetite.
Spring Panzanella Salad
This panzanella has got the garlicky croutons you expect atop a big bed of fresh green veggies, crispy shallots, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This is a salad nobody could forget. Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking.
Shaved Asparagus Salad
Nothing says spring like asparagus, so let it be the star of the show in this recipe. Avocado, arugula, and Parmesan round out the ingredients list for a truly elegant side salad. Recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod.
Snap Pea Salad With Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped snap peas make a lovely base for a crunchy green salad. It’s bright and tangy with basil, pistachios, and lemon in the mix. Recipe from Minimalist Baker.
Niçoise Salad
A French Niçoise is the perfect brunch recipe – main or side – and it’s excellent for serving to a crowd by organizing the individual ingredient piles for easy assembly. Recipe from Well Plated by Erin.
Strawberry Feta Salad
This salad is a savoury salad with lots of sweet ingredients – grapes, cranberries, and perfectly ripe strawberries. Paired with feta and tender greens, this colorful dish is perfect to impress guests. Recipe from The Kitchen Girl.
Perfect Three Bean Salad
The trick to a great three bean salad is fresh green beans! Besides that, this dish is perfect for last-minute prep using mostly canned ingredients for the rest. Recipe from Savory Nothings.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
This lovely pasta salad has more of a spring in its step than the average recipe, perfect for an Easter celebration with green infusions from pesto, peas, asparagus, and chives. Recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
Super Green Grain Salad With Walnut Dressing
This hearty salad will hold up to a few hours on the table. It tastes great hot, cold, or at room temperature and features loads of healthy ingredients like chewy and nutty farro, broccoli, and a Greek yogurt-based dressing. Recipe from Dishing Out Health.
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Broccoli salad is a pretty popular choice for entertaining and rarely makes an appearance as a side dish otherwise. This recipe includes all the necessary fixings – sweet cranberry, crispy bacon, salty sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing. Recipe from The Wooden Skillet.
Lemony Spring Pasta Salad
This is the kind of salad I bring out when Easter calls for something fresh but still filling. This lemony spring pasta salad is bright, herby, and loaded with crunchy veg, and that zippy dressing keeps everyone going back for seconds. Recipe from The First Mess.
Easter Fruit Salad
I always add this Easter fruit salad to the table when things start feeling a bit beige and heavy. It’s bright, juicy, lightly sweet, and comes together fast, which is a win on busy holidays. Recipe from Meaningful Eats.
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