Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests
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Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests

Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests

Spring is upon us and it’s the perfect time to celebrate with fresh, vibrant flavors. Serving delicious salads at your next Easter brunch will really elevate your tablescape. As the weather warms, seasonal produce reaches its peak. Crisp greens, fresh fruits, and colorful vegetables will always add a refreshing touch to your holiday brunch. Whether you are hosting a simple gathering at home, or planning an elegant feast, these bright and flavorful salads will surely complement your main dishes. They celebrate the fresh, lively essence of spring. Here are my favorite picks. Tried and true top 7 Easter salads to serve your guests 🌸πŸ₯—πŸ°

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Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests

1. Classic Creamy Pea Salad 🌿

Classic Creamy Pea Salad

This easy Easter favorite combines sweet peas, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion in a creamy dressing. It’s a festive salad perfect for any spring brunch that pairs beautifully with ham or roasted chicken.

Tip: Add diced boiled eggs for extra richness!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups frozen peas (thawed)
  • Β½ cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • Β½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • ΒΌ cup diced red onion
  • A few sprinkles of fresh dill
  • β…“ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add peas, cheese, bacon, dill and onion. Toss until well coated.
  3. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Classic Creamy Pea Salad

A delightful salad perfect for spring.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups frozen peas thawed
  • Β½ cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • Β½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • ΒΌ cup diced red onion
  • a few sprinkles of fresh dill
  • β…“ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add peas, cheese, bacon, dill and onion. Toss until well coated.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Keyword salad, side dish

2. No Egg Potato Salad πŸ₯”

An Easter gathering is never complete without potato salad! This version features golden potatoes, crunchy celery, and a tangy mayo-mustard dressing for a perfectly balanced bite. (No eggs needed!) #eggless

Tip: A sprinkle of paprika on top gives it a pop of color and flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs potatoes (Golden)
  • Β½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Dash of Vinegar
  • ΒΌ cup diced celery
  • ΒΌ cup diced red onion
  • ΒΌ cup sweet pickle relish
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Boil potatoes until tender about 20 mins, then peel and dice.
  2. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, dash of vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add potatoes, celery, celery seed, onion, and relish. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate about an hour before serving.
Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests

Golden Potato Salad

This is a delicious potato salad recipe made with golden potatoes and no eggs. Enjoy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs potatoes Golden
  • Β½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ΒΌ cup diced celery
  • ΒΌ cup diced red onion
  • ΒΌ cup sweet pickle relish
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish
  • 2 tsp celery seed
  • dash of vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and dice.
  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, dash of vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add potatoes, celery, celery seed, onion, and relish. Mix well.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate before serving.
Keyword salad, side dish
Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests

3. Shredded Carrot Salad πŸ₯•

carrot salad
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This refreshing salad combines shredded carrots, raisins, pineapple, and a light citrus dressing for a sweet and tangy side dish. It’s simple, vibrant, and full of Easter vibes!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • Β½ cup raisins
  • Β½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Β½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  2. Add shredded carrots, raisins, and pineapple. Toss well.
  3. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.

4. Cranberry JalapeΓ±o Chicken Salad πŸ”₯πŸ—

Cranberry JalapeΓ±o Chicken Salad

Spice up your Easter with this unique chicken salad featuring tangy cranberries, crunchy pecans, diced jalapeΓ±os, and shredded chicken in a creamy dressing. Serve it with croissants or butter lettuce wraps for a light yet flavorful option.

Tip: Adjust the jalapeΓ±os based on your spice preference!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • Β½ cup dried cranberries
  • Β½ cup finely diced granny smith green apple
  • ΒΌ cup diced jalapeΓ±o (seeds removed)
  • β…“ cup chopped pecans
  • Β½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (I used Greek yogurt here and it was delicious)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise or yogurt, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken, cranberries, apple, jalapeΓ±o, and pecans. Mix well.
  3. Serve with croissants or butter lettuce cups.
Cranberry JalapeΓ±o Chicken Salad

Cranberry JalapeΓ±o Chicken Salad

The perfect chicken salad with crunch and a kick of spice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast cooked
  • Β½ cup dried cranberries
  • Β½ cup finely diced granny smith green apple
  • ΒΌ cup diced jalapeΓ±o seeds removed
  • β…“ cup chopped pecans
  • Β½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken, cranberries, apple, jalapeΓ±o, and pecans. Mix well.
  • Serve with croissants or butter lettuce cups.
Keyword favorite recipes, Lunch, salad, side dish

5. BLT Pasta Salad πŸ₯“πŸ…

BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad

All the flavors of a classic BLT, but in pasta salad form! With crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and romaine tossed in a creamy ranch dressing, this dish is guaranteed to disappear fast.

Tip: Use bowtie or rotini pasta to hold the dressing better!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked Rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Β½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • Β½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • Β½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Β½ cup ranch dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, and cheese.
  2. Add ranch dressing and toss to combine.
  3. Chill before serving.
BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Β½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • Β½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • Β½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Β½ cup ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, and cheese.
  • Add ranch dressing and toss to combine.
  • Chill before serving.
Keyword Lunch, salad, side dish

6. Fancy Waldorf Salad 🍏πŸ₯œ

A timeless favorite made with crisp apples, juicy grapes, celery, and walnuts tossed in a light mayo-yogurt dressing. This sweet and crunchy salad is a refreshing addition to any Easter spread.

Tip: Use honeycrisp apples for extra sweetness and crunch!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of shredded chicken
  • 2 apples (diced)
  • Β½ cup seedless red grapes (halved)
  • ΒΌ cup chopped celery
  • ΒΌ cup walnuts (chopped)
  • β…“ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt) and lemon juice.
  2. Add apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts. Toss well.
  3. Chill before serving.

Fancy Waldorf Chicken Salad

This classic salad is a favorite fancy lunch perfect to serve at baby showers, brunches, lunches, tea parties or weddings. Originally created in the 1900's by the famous Waldorf hotel in New York City. My version has pecans and raisins instead of just walnuts as they originally used but you can use your preferred nut or what is in your pantry. Enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 apples diced
  • Β½ cup seedless red grapes halved
  • ΒΌ cup chopped celery
  • ΒΌ cup pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt) and lemon juice.
  • Add chicken, apples, grapes, celery, and pecans. Toss well.
  • Chill before serving.

Notes

Tip: Use honeycrisp apples for extra sweetness and crunch!
Keyword Lunch, salad

7. Fresh & Fancy Fruit Salad πŸ“πŸπŸ‡

Fancy Fruit Salad
Fancy Fruit Salad

A mix of strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and oranges tossed in a light honey-lime dressing makes for the perfect sweet ending to your Easter brunch.

Tip: Always use fresh organic ingredients when ever possible.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup green grapes cut in halves
  • 2 cups mandarin orange slices
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey and lime juice.
  2. Add all fruit and toss gently.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint and serve chilled.
Fancy Fruit Salad

Fresh & Fancy Fruit Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup green grapes cut in halves
  • 2 cups mandarin orange slices
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together honey and lime juice.
  • Add all fruit and toss gently.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and serve chilled.
Keyword Appitizers, breakfast, Easter Dessert, healthy, salad

Easter Salad Serving Tips

Creating a beautiful tablescape or buffet enhances the dining experience and makes your guests feel extra special. Presentation matters, and serving your Easter salads in elegant bowlsβ€”even simple white onesβ€”keeps the spread looking clean, fresh, and appetizing. A few key pieces can instantly transform your table; a tablecloth, a festive centerpiece, or fresh flowers add warmth and charm. Whether hosting a casual brunch or a formal dinner, these little touches make a big impact. Check out all my Amazon favorites here!

Top 7 Easter Salads to Serve Your Guests. Which Easter Salad Will You Try?

These 7 delicious salads will make your Easter table colorful, fresh, and full of flavor! Let me know in the comments which one you’re most excited to try. 🌸🐣

#EasterRecipes #SpringSalads #HolidayMenu #FreshFlavors #EasterBrunch

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