30 Best Easter Salads for a Burst of Fresh Spring Flavor
Lighten up your big holiday feast!
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As Easter approaches, you also start to see the first signs of spring—flowers blooming, birds chirping, and gardens overflowing with spring vegetables. And one of the best ways to put those vegetables to good use is with an Easter salad on your holiday menu. Just think how pretty a big bowl of arugula with fresh strawberries will look alongside your glazed Easter ham or how refreshing a crisp, crunchy carrot salad would be when paired with a comforting Easter casserole.
Here, you'll find easy Easter salads that are as pretty as they are tasty—including one of Ree Drummond's favorite recipes! In her household growing up, Easter dinner always included a springy pea salad. "It's a fun, simple, seasonal salad that's great for any spring gathering, but it's a particularly nice addition to your Easter menu," Ree says. And while most of these Easter salad ideas double as healthy Easter recipes, there are also some comforting crowd pleasers with lots of creamy dressing.
These options are as colorful and diverse as any spring salads. There are leafy green salads, make-ahead potluck salads, and quite a few classic salads for the whole crew. Just look at the nostalgic Waldorf salad. "I don't eat it very often, but anytime I do, I'm instantly transported to the 1970s-1980s," Ree says. So whether you want a pop of freshness on the table or just want to make sure everyone gets their greens to cancel out all that candy, these Easter salad recipes will surely be a hit.
Asparagus Salad
The fresh and crisp flavors of asparagus get paired with a lemony vinaigrette and delightful toppings for this springy salad. Think: bacon, walnuts, radishes, fresh herbs, and parmesan for just the right balance of tender, salty, and crunchy.
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Carrot Ribbon Salad
How stunning is this salad? The vibrant dish features thinly sliced carrot ribbons tossed with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing that's sprinkled with crunchy, salty pistachios. Just garnish it with fresh herbs, then you're ready to celebrate the season’s best produce!
Get Ree's Carrot Ribbon Salad recipe.
Ham Salad
Take your Easter ham and transform it into this retro classic with just a few pulses in the food processor! You'll blend the ham with crisp celery, tangy pickles, a hard-boiled egg, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and a splash of pickle juice. Use it for sandwiches or spoon it onto crackers.
Get the Ham Salad recipe.
Ramen Noodle Salad
As unique as it is delicious, this recipe is the best way to bring bold flavors to your feast! The crunchy, colorful salad combines crisp veggies, toasted ramen noodles, and juicy mandarin oranges—all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing.
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Egg Salad
Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with bright dill pickles, rich mayonnaise, and savory onions, this classic dish is the versatile addition that your spread needs. Served as a side dish, on toast, or even in sandwiches.
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Green Goddess Salad
If you want to make this ahead, go for it! The combo of sugar snap peas, green onions, cucumbers, and green cabbage will stay crunchy for days. Making that creamy dressing from scratch really pulls it together.
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Cabbage Salad
Another make-ahead idea is this colorful, crispy salad. Cabbage, arugula, green onions, and parsley get an extra crunch from toasted pecans and sliced tart apples.
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Avocado Salad
This healthy and flavorful side proves you don't need lettuce for a green salad! Instead creamy avocado, thinly sliced cucumbers, and green onions do the work. Add in some tomatoes and herbs for extra freshness.
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Arugula and Three-Pea Salad
Yes, there are three (!) types of peas in this springtime salad. It's loaded with fresh herbs, goat cheese, and colorful radishes. In other words? Easter guests will love it.
Get Ree's Arugula and Three-Pea Salad recipe.
Radish Salad
When you're craving something crisp and cool, this radish salad is the perfect bite! It combines crunch of sliced radishes and cucumbers with a zesty dressing and lots of fresh herbs.
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Carrot Salad
Easter bunnies love carrots, so serve a salad those critters would be jealous of! This recipe marries classic American Southern-style carrot salad with French versions that get a fresh boost from an herby, mustard-laced vinaigrette.
Get the Carrot Salad recipe.
Waldorf Salad
Now here's a throwback! This Waldorf salad can be scooped and served out of lettuce cups with a little drizzle of yogurt.
Get the Waldorf Salad recipe.
Greek Salad
This refreshing salad has all the classic veggies (like lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes), plus the added bonus of olives and feta! Serve it up as a side dish or make it a meal with grilled chicken on top.
Get the Greek Salad recipe.
Layered Salad
This type of salad is a staple at potlucks because it's so easy to make ahead. Add layers of veggies, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing that will "seal" the salad until your ready to toss and eat!
Get Ree's Layered Salad recipe.
Pea Salad
Ree's favorite Sunday brunch food from childhood inspired this recipe. She loved loading up on a pea salad with big chunks of cheese, slivers of red onion, and a light, creamy dressing.
Get Ree's Pea Salad recipe.
Chickpea Salad
No, it's not named after an Easter chick, but it's still perfect for your holiday table! That's because the hearty chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and lemony dressing is so easy to make!
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Spring Salad with Radishes
Sometimes simple is best! As is the case with Ree's spring salad that she tops with colorful pink radishes, red onion, and her Aunt Trish's citrus dressing.
Get Ree's Spring Salad with Radishes recipe.
Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Making a homemade ranch dressing for this simple salad is so worth it! You can whip it up ahead of time so there's one less thing to do on the holiday.
Get Ree's Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe.
Strawberry Arugula Salad
This spring salad brings together a delightful combination of fresh strawberries, peppery arugula, and tangy feta cheese. The addition of pecans adds a satisfying crunch.
Get Ree's Strawberry Arugula Salad recipe.
Classic Three Bean Salad
This recipe puts those fresh spring green beans to good use! Paired with two types of canned beans, celery, red onion, and parsley, it comes together in just 20 minutes or less!
Get Ree's Classic Three Bean Salad recipe.
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