Easter Side Dishes

Side dishes are some of the best and most important parts of holiday meals, even more important than the main course! With Easter quickly approaching, we wanted to share a few great side dishes you can bring to the Easter potluck or make just for the family! If you aren’t the best cook, have no fear! These recipes are super easy and simple to make that will have everybody wanting more!  

Green Goddess Salad 

First up is a refreshing salad! If you are wanting something light and refreshing, but still delicious, the Green Goddess Salad is the perfect dish. Just chop and toss together your favorite greens, preferably Iceberg or Romaine and dress it with a tasty homemade dressing! You’ll need lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan cheese, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to create the dressing of your dreams! A great side dish that everyone will love. 

Avocado Deviled Eggs 

Next is Avocado Deviled Eggs, because who doesn’t love a tasty, deviled egg on Easter? Spruce up your deviled eggs by mixing in avocado into the egg mixture and topping it with crunchy bacon pieces. This will take your deviled egg to the next level and serves as a delicious appetizer that will quickly become your guest’s favorite side dish.  

Garlic Mashed Potatoes 

Mashed potatoes are always a fan favorite and it’s such a versatile dish. It makes the perfect side since it can go with any main course meal! It’s creamy and full of so much flavor. Try making garlic mashed potatoes for a delicious upgrade to a classic mash. By using a whole head of garlic in your recipe, it will give just the right amount of flavor that your taste buds will enjoy! Russett potatoes are also recommended!  

Seasoned Green Beans 

When it comes to side dishes, it’s important to take advantage of the seasonal produce we have that is fresh and full of flavor. Seasoned green beans are a great side to serve because not only are they full of nutrition, but they are also flexible and so easy to make. Simply rinse and trim the ends of your fresh green beans and throw them in a skillet, mix unsalted butter with onion  powder, garlic powder, and black pepper and toss to coat over a medium heat, sauté until desired tenderness. Top with fresh parmesan and salt to taste! 

Mixed Berries Spinach Salad 

Lastly, a fresh berry and feta spinach salad that is healthy and so simple to make! Topped with raspberries, blueberries, black berries, toasted almonds, feta cheese, and a sweet lemon mayo dressing. This dish will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings and will surely become everyone’s favorite side salad not just for Easter, but for any occasion! To make the dressing, combine ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 cloves of grated garlic, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.  

No matter which recipes you choose to make, we’re sure your entire family will enjoy these simple and delicious side dishes. Happy Easter!