It seems everyone knows exactly what they’ll have on their Christmas and Thanksgiving menu, but what about Easter!? Ham is a common main dish for Easter, but my mind is on what we’re serving with it. As the weather gets warmer, I’m craving something FRESH and that’s where these Easter Salad Recipes come into play.
It’s about time we step away from the winter salads with heavier, warmer ingredients and instead reach for the bright, light, and fresh produce. I’ve also included some of my favorite light and tasty salad dressings for your Easter salads.
Go hunting for eggs, but let the hunting for salad recipes for Easter stop here. Happy cooking!
Veggie Salads
1. Broccoli Waldorf Salad
Broccoli Waldorf Salad
A hearty salad with plenty of texture always feels so nourishing and satisfying. This Broccoli Waldorf Salad features fresh broccoli florets as the base with juicy red apples and sharp cheddar cheese throughout.
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2. Arugula Couscous Salad
Arugula Couscous Salad Recipe
Ready for a bite of spring? This lemony Arugula Couscous Salad is filled with fresh, bright, and crisp flavors. Pair it with your favorite protein or make ahead to enjoy all week long.
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3. Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
The fresh, clean, and crisp flavors in this one bowl Mediterranean Chopped Salad will make you feel like a million bucks. It's so tasty, versatile, and meal prep friendly!
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4. Lemon Dill Potato Salad
Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad Recipe
This Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad is super hearty, perfectly creamy, and full of fresh flavors. This potato salad recipe will make the perfect side dish at your next barbecue or potluck.
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5. Spinach Quinoa Salad
Spinach Quinoa Salad
This Spinach Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, textured grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats and dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette!
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6. Arugula Caprese Salad
Arugula Caprese Salad
Arugula Caprese Salad puts a fun twist on the classic summer salad. Citrusy lemon pairs perfectly with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and more over a bed of fresh and bright arugula.
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Pasta Salads
7. Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta topping, or what I like to call Italian Pico De Gallo, mixed into al dente penne makes for an exceptional pasta salad. This Bruschetta Pasta Salad is an exceptional dish full of fresh summer flavors and takes advantage of seasonal produce like cherry tomatoes and basil best straight from the garden.
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8. Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe
Fresh tomatoes, crunch cucumbers, and sweet corn mixed with farfalle noodles and coated with a creamy, homemade Green Goddess dressing makes for an amazing lunch, meal prep staple, or barbecue side dish.
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9. Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Orzo Salad
Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Orzo Salad
Fresh and juicy baby tomatoes, sweet white onion and fresh summer zucchini oven roasted and mixed into al dente orzo with creamy, smooth goat cheese to finish it off. This Summer Orzo Salad with caramelized veggies is sure to be on repeat in your summer recipe rotation.
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10. Chickpea Pasta Salad
Chickpea Pasta Salad
This healthy Chickpea Pasta Salad is perfect to serve with picky eaters around and you'll get some extra protein. It's filled with fresh and creamy ingredients all tossed in a cheesy Italian dressing.
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11. Feta Pesto Pasta Salad
Feta Pesto Pasta Salad
This Feta Pesto Pasta Salad is hearty, green, and super tasty. Made with fresh veggies including broccoli, tomatoes, and kale, it packs a healthy punch. (And crunch!)
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12. Black Bean Couscous Salad
Black Bean Couscous Salad
Packed with seasonal bell peppers and charred grilled corn and held together with a homemade vinaigrette, this Black Bean Couscous Salad is a little sweet, a little spicy, and super delicious! It's perfect for a family barbecue.
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13. Italian Orzo Salad
Italian Orzo Salad
This Italian Orzo Salad is great for barbeques, dinner parties, or lunch outside with friends! It pairs well with proteins like chicken, burgers, and steak.
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Fruit Salads
14. Blueberry Cucumber Salad
Blueberry Cucumber Salad with Peaches and Goat Cheese
If you’re looking for that perfect summer salad, this is it. This Blueberry Cucumber Salad includes juicy peaches and creamy goat cheese for the freshest dish at your table with so much flavor in every bite.
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15. Mango Tomato Caprese Salad
Mango Tomato Salad
This Mango Tomato Salad is going to look gorgeous on your summer tablescape. Made with plump and juicy tomatoes, fresh mango, and marinated mozzarella, it tastes great with your favorite protein!
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16. Strawberry Quinoa Salad
Strawberry Quinoa Salad
This delicious superfood Strawberry Quinoa Salad is perfect for your lunch rotation. It's packed with fresh and vibrant fruit, creamy feta cheese and avocado, and can be topped with your favorite dressing!
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17. Melon Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Melon Salad
Best enjoyed as a side salad, this Cucumber Melon Salad is fresh, cool, and perfect for your next picnic or backyard barbecue. Wildly colorful and unique, this salad combination will be the star of the table.
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18. Triple Berry Salad
Summer Salad with Berries
When you come home from the farmers market with all of those fresh berries, you have to make this delicious Summer Salad with Berries. It's light, fresh, and bright with plenty of contrasting textures and flavors.
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Dressings
Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing
Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing Recipe
This Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing will take your salad, grain bowl, or sandwich from good to great. It’s an easy blender recipe with fresh and bright flavors that you’re going to love.
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Pear Vinaigrette
Pear Vinaigrette
Coming together in just five minutes, this Pear Vinaigrette is a light, yet flavorful dressing perfect for all of your fall and winter salads when pears are in season
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Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
Equal parts lemony, sweet and savory, this homemade Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette is a delicious way to complement salads, veggies, and protein!
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Salad Tips
- If you’re prepping your salad in advance, be sure to keep the dressing separate until ready to enjoy to avoid a soggy dish.
- The noodles in pasta salads tend to soak up the dressing as the sit. Add more dressing before consuming if needed.
- Wash and DRY your produce before building a salad. Wet ingredients make for a wet salad, which is not pleasant.
- Slice toppings into small pieces to get flavors from each ingredient in every bite.
- Make your salad a meal by adding some protein like grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, or some chickpeas.
That’s a wrap on my top Salad Recipes for Easter. Serve these for side dishes for Easter Brunch to bring some color and nutritious ingredients to the table. Enjoy!
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