35+ Easy Easter Side Dishes to Complete Your Holiday Dinner

Easter Side Dish Recipes – You might think Easter dinner is all about the main course, but really, the side dishes are what makes this Holiday meal really special! With bright and fresh ingredients inspired by the season, this selection of our best Easter sides features easy and quick recipes you can master in a cinch. No matter which recipes you choose, we’re sure your whole family will enjoy these Easter side dishes. Happy Easter!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Published Mar 15, 2026

1. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This Brussels sprouts recipe makes a flavorful and elegant side dish. The best roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Spicy Deviled Eggs

This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

A delicious green bean casserole recipe with a creamy parmesan sauce and crispy bacon. This green bean casserole is the perfect side for a festive meal!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Berries Spinach Salad Recipe

Simple, healthy and delicious spinach Salad Recipe with mixed berries - Perfect if you have company.
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6. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet

This sautéed cabbage and kale skillet recipe is the perfect way to get your veggies in!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

This roasted cauliflower is crisp on the outside, melting in the inside — Your new favorite way to eat cauliflower!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

These roasted vegetables make a great savory side dish that pairs well with just about anything. Try our roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini recipe today!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Garlic Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

These crispy roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan, and bacon are the perfect side for any of your meals
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

This cheesy asparagus casserole is the best side dish to any meal! The perfect way to get your Asparagus in! 
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is delicious and refreshing — Great for grilling or a light dinner!
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13. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

Roasted sweet potatoes are super easy to make, tender and extra-flavorful. Serve the roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish for any festive meal!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Slow-Cooker Glazed Carrots Recipe

This slow cooker glazed carrots recipe is an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for your holiday dinners.
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Apple Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is packed full of hearty nutrients and tastes amazing!
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18. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Shredded Carrot Salad

This Carrot Salad recipe is my go-to for lunch or a quick meal prep salad
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21. Garlic Roasted Potatoes (Crispy and Chewy)

These crispy and chewy garlic roasted potatoes make the perfect side dish to virtually anything!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These roasted glazed carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Healthy Feta Strawberry Salad

This healthy strawberry salad with sweet and tangy accents, it's a no-guilt lunch everyone will love.
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24. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

These potato cakes make for a super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Sautéed Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is not only colorful, but it’s flavorful too!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

This Sauteed Spinach recipe with Garlic and Lemon is a simple and delicious side dish everyone will love at your table.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms with Bacon

A decadent garlic parmesan mushroom cream sauce that will have you licking your plate clean!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan

This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus

Perfect with grilled meat — You'll love the sweetness of balsamic vinegar.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Make These Adorable Mini Salad Cakes for Your Next Potluck!

Take vegetables out of the salad bowl!
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31. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

This Brussels sprouts gratin make for an easy and luxurious side dish that will turn everyone into Brussels sprout addicts.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes

Break out the summer veggies for a delectable vegetarian dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Cheesy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy golden exteriors, soft and creamy inside – The only roasted potatoes recipe you’ll ever need!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Spicy Corn Salad

Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Apple Bacon Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!
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37. Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

This easy baked mashed potato cakes recipe is ideal to accompany holiday dishes like grilled meat, fish and poultry.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Cucumber Avocado Salsa

This refreshing salsa recipe is perfect for your potlucks, BBQs, meal preps or protein bowls. Enjoy!
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What are traditional Easter side dishes?

Whether you’re looking for a traditional Easter Sunday feast, or for something a little out of the ordinary, there is no shortage of delicious side dishes to serve up. From roasted vegetables and potatoes to salads and casseroles, here are some classic Easter side dishes to help make your meal extra special:

• Roasted Asparagus: Asparagus is a nutritious and delicious side dish for Easter. Roast with a bit of olive oil, sea salt, and pepper for a simple yet flavorful side.
• Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to ham and other Easter dishes. Use your favorite mix of herbs and spices for a unique flavor.
• Green Bean Casserole: Green bean casserole is a classic side dish that is a must-have for Easter. Try using crispy onions or mushrooms on top for added flavor.
• Macaroni and Cheese: Macaroni and cheese is a kid-friendly favorite. Use your favorite variety of cheese to make a delicious and comforting side dish.
• Broccoli Salad: Broccoli salad is a tasty and healthy side dish. Use a mixture of broccoli, cranberries, and nuts with your favorite dressing for a delicious addition to your Easter meal.
• Baked Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-packed side dish that is simple to make. Simply bake in the oven with a bit of butter and cinnamon for a sweet and savory side dish.

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