60 Best Easter Sides That Will Complete Your Easter Dinner
These delicious sides will give the Easter ham a run for its money!
When planning out your Easter holiday dinner menu, you've got your ham recipe and then... what else should be there again?
If you find yourself scratching your head, trying to decide which Easter side dishes are traditional, what goes into a good Easter salad, or whether you can just make all the side dishes ahead, then you're in luck. Our roundup of the best Easter dinner side dishes is here to help.
We've got plenty of Southern Easter side dishes, such as deviled crab, or cream cheese biscuits. We've got tons of lighter side dishes such as a leek and escarole spring salad that'll fill plates (and bellies). But most importantly, these recipes are easy to make, easy to keep, and absolutely delicious so whether you're feeding a crowd, or just the regular crew, you can be sure the meal will feel like a memorable event — without you having to spend days in the kitchen putting it all together.
Cap it all off with a slice of Easter cake or possibly a cocktail, and you can be assured of a holiday well celebrated.
Cornmeal Butter Biscuits with Chive Butter
These classic flaky biscuits are about as perfect an Easter side as it gets.
Get the recipe for Cornmeal Butter Biscuits with Chive Butter.
Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons
A fresh Caesar salad gets a big boost of flavor from spiced shrimp and homemade croutons.
Get the recipe for Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons.
Spiced Carrot Soup with Savory Sesame Granola
Carrots are traditional at Easter, but that doesn't mean your choices are limited to raw or roasted. This soup makes a delightful first course.
Get the recipe for Spiced Carrot Soup with Savory Sesame Granola.
Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Almonds, and Prosciutto
Here's a side salad that's practically spring in a bowl. Fresh radishes, sweet snap peas, tasty watercress, and slivers of carrots abound.
Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin
There are so many great potato recipes out there, it can be hard to choose. This one, though, may be our very favorite.
Leek, Mushroom, and Escarole Salad
Sautéed mushrooms and leeks add depth and punch to this simple side salad, which is celebrational enough for any holiday meal.
Easy Root Vegetable Gratin
There's nothing like a good root vegetables and cheese recipe to go with the Easter ham. By using a variety, it's both colorful and flavorful.
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.
Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits
Of course you'll want some kind of biscuits on the table! These creamy, flaky, herby biscuits are Easter-Sunday levels of special.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Though there are plenty of variations on deviled eggs that you could go with, one thing is certain: It's just not Easter without a batch. We like to keep it classic.
Hearty Squash Casserole
We've been trying to think of a holiday feast where a good old fashioned squash casserole wouldn't fit right in. But so far, no luck: it's the perfect accompaniment to practically any meal.
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.
Mashed Potatoes
So classic. So easy. So necessary.
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.
Baked Deviled Crab
These satisfying crabs can be baked in their own shell, or in disposable metal crab-shaped shells. They're great as a side or as an Easter appetizer.
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.
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
This classic Southern side is at home on any Sunday supper table, but it's especially welcome at an Easter dinner.
Instant Pot Lima Beans
Pick up some smoked pork when you get that Easter ham and let your pressure cooker churn out these tender, flavorful beans. It's one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes.
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