No Easter dinner is complete without a table full of delicious side dishes. To help you make some amazing sides, here are my top 20 side dish recipes I keep making year after year for Easter and spring cookouts.
From bright spring vegetables and fresh salads to creamy comfort food favorites, these Easter sides go from sweet glazed carrots, fluffy biscuits and rolls, cheesy mashed potatoes, classic casseroles, and plenty of colorful veggie dishes that bring a fresh spring touch to the plate.
This roundup includes a little bit of everything, but all recipes are incredibly simple to make and don’t require pricey ingredients.
Butter Bean Salad
Tender butter beans are the star in this simple, rustic salad. Red onion and a light vinaigrette add brightness and balance. Bean salad is always amazing for Easter, 4th of July, and backyard BBQs.
Get the recipe: Butter Bean Salad
Honey Glazed Carrots
Delicious and Easter-ready honey-glazed carrots make a super easy side dish for meats and vegetarian spreads. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Get the recipe: Honey Glazed Carrots
Bunny Buns
Absolutely the cutest bread rolls you can make for the Easter table! Rolled like bunnies with fluffy tails, these buns are soft, freshly baked side for your cookout table.
Get the recipe: Bunny Buns
Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad
I love pasta salads, and my family requests them for every gathering, but I can’t just make the same thing, so this year I am adding to my holiday table this creamy and tangy macaroni pasta salad with chicken and bell peppers.
Get the recipe: Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad
Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Mashed potatoes are just SO much better with cheese! This simple recipe uses fluffy Russet potatoes, dairy, and sharp cheddar for a gooey, indulgent side everyone will love. And with homemade gravy?! It is just heavenly.
Get the recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese goes next-level with a hint of smoke and a golden topping. Prep it ahead, toss it on the smoker, and let it bubble. BBQ side dishes like this always vanish fast.
Get the recipe: Smoked Mac and Cheese
Ham Salad
Creamy and savory ham salad is a must for Easter and big family holidays. Classic recipe with homemade dressing that’s tangy and pungent and complements perfectly any meat dish.
Get the recipe: Ham Salad
Grape Salad
Juicy grapes, creamy dressing, and a pecan crunch make this sweet side pop. Chill it ahead so it’s extra refreshing. A cool break from heavy sides and comfort food at the holiday table.
Get the recipe: Grape Salad Recipe
The BEST 7-Up Biscuits EVER!
Fluffy, buttery, and tender biscuits with a light texture and subtle sweetness from a secret ingredient – a splash of 7-Up soda! Biscuits are just made for soaking up homemade gravy or jam.
Get the recipe: The BEST 7-Up Biscuits EVER!
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Sauce
Add some bold flavors to your holiday table with a kick of Sriracha. This Brussels sprouts side is effortless and only takes 25 minutes to whip up. It’s smoky, tangy, and crunchy on the outside and tender inside.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Sauce
Easy Fruit Salad
Filled with juicy seasonal fruits, this salad is light and naturally sweet. Honey-lime dressing adds a zesty boost. You can use any fruits and berries available. In my recipe, I go with: watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, green and red grapes, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and kiwi. Kids love it!
Get the recipe: Easy Fruit Salad
Air Fryer Carrots
Sweet carrots caramelize and crisp up in the air fryer in under 20 minutes. A splash of honey or seasoning does the trick, and smoked cheese just takes these carrots to the next level. A quick, healthy BBQ side idea.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Carrots
Grilled Asparagus
Tender asparagus picks up a smoky char in minutes on the grill. Toss with oil and flaky salt, done. A fresh pick for a lighter BBQ side dish idea.
Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus
Cauliflower and Potato Mashed Potatoes
Delicious, lower in carbs, side dish for an Easter cookout that levels up your mashed potatoes game! Fluffy and creamy, this side is my go-to!
Get the recipe: Cauliflower and Potato Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole – Frenches
Green beans are one of those sides that always go on the table. To jazz it up a bit, I love adding a crunchy fried onion topping for that timeless, earthy comfort. A quick 40-minute staple that’s nostalgic and easy for any occasion.
Get the recipe: Green Bean Casserole – Frenches
Orange Fluff Salad
Light and citrusy, Orange Fluff Salad mixes orange Jell-O, whipped topping, marshmallows, and canned fruit. It’s sweet, creamy, and super nostalgic. If you love fluff salads, you have to try this one!
Get the recipe: Orange Fluff Salad
Chickpea Avocado Salad
Creamy yet hearty, Chickpea Avocado Salad features ripe avocado, chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes. A splash of lemon keeps it light and fresh. Healthy and loaded with flavors!
Get the recipe: Chickpea Avocado Salad
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Inspired by classic deviled eggs, this potato salad is creamy and slightly tangy. It blends boiled potatoes with egg, mustard, and a smooth dressing. Simple but so irresistible!
Get the recipe: Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Cheddar Ranch Cruffins
Flaky cruffins filled with cheddar and ranch seasoning bake up golden and cheesy. They pull apart easily for grabbing. A fun twist if you’re bored of buns.
Get the recipe: Cheddar Ranch Cruffins
Broccoli Salad With Dried Cherries
Crisp broccoli, chewy cherries, and crunchy sunflower seeds give this Broccoli Salad a nice (and healthy) bite. Tossed with bacon and a sweet-tangy dressing, it’s both fresh and flavorful. Amazing for Easter, summer BBQs, picnics, and potlucks.
Get the recipe: Broccoli Salad Recipe with Dried Cherries
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