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 favourites.
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 more bright and 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.
Best Easter Salad Recipes
Potato Salad With Dill, Capers & Green Apple
If you need the best potato salad recipe, I’ve got you covered. It’s loaded with flavourful ingredients like crispy bacon, green apple, fried capers, and dill that keep things interesting and fresh. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 333 (per serving)Protein: 6 gCarbs: 29 gFat: 22 g
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Cucumber Dill Salad With Sour Cream
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 colour! Recipe from my blog. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 66 (per serving)Protein: 2 gCarbs: 6 gFat: 4 g
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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.Calories: 146 (per serving)Protein: 5 gCarbs: 11 gFat: 10 g
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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.Calories: 333 (per serving)Protein: 6 gCarbs: 29 gFat: 22 g
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The Best Radish Salad
There is exceptional flavour 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.Calories: 145 (per serving)Protein: 4 gCarbs: 4 gFat: 10 g
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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.Calories: 601 (per serving)Protein: 13 gCarbs: 38 gFat: 46 g
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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.Calories: 294 (per serving)Protein: 6 gCarbs: 15 gFat: 26 g
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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.Calories: 148 (per serving)Protein: 4 gCarbs: 10 gFat: 10 g
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Niçoise Salad
A French Niçoise is the perfect brunch recipe – main or side – and it’s excellent for serving to a crowd by organising the individual ingredient piles for easy assembly. Recipe from Well Plated by Erin.Calories: 305 (per serving)Protein: 14 gCarbs: 17 gFat: 21 g
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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 colourful dish is perfect to impress guests. Recipe from The Kitchen Girl.Calories: 225 (per serving)Protein: 4 gCarbs: 18 gFat: 17 g
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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.Calories: 339 (per serving)Protein: 15 gCarbs: 50 gFat: 10 g
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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.Calories: 531 (per serving, recipe for 8)Protein: 15 gCarbs: 65 gFat: 25 g
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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 the perfect flavour combo for crackers or finger sandwiches. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 230 (per serving)Protein: 13 gCarbs: 2 gFat: 19 g
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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 yoghurt-based dressing. Recipe from Dishing Out Health.Calories: 440 (per serving)Protein: 9 gCarbs: 58 gFat: 20 g
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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.Calories: 236 (per serving, recipe for 8)Protein: 6 gCarbs: 21 gFat: 16 g
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Grapefruit Salad With Avocado Arugula Halloumi
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. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 593 (per serving)Protein: 23 gCarbs: 33 gFat: 44 g
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing
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 flavour. Serve right away or make it as part of meal prep.Recipe on my blog.Calories: 494 (per serving)Protein: 13 gCarbs: 49 gFat: 29 g
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Vinegret (Ukrainian Beet Salad)
Gorgeous and colourful 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. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 310 (per serving)Protein: 7 gCarbs: 39 gFat: 2 g
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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. Recipe on my blog.Calories: 492 (per serving)Protein: 26 gCarbs: 5 gFat: 40 g
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