Easter is a time for new beginnings and family gatherings around the dinner table. If you're looking to refresh your Easter meal with something new this year, we have a plethora of delicious options that will put even the most tempting chocolate bunnies to shame. Bring on the oohs and aahs with these show-stopping side dishes that just might have your loved ones forgetting all about the honey-baked ham. Check out these irresistible Easter recipes ahead!
Easter Side Dish Recipes
Move Over, Main Course! These Easter Sides Are Fresh Out of the Kitchen and Comin' in Hot
Steamed Carrots With Olive Oil and Lemon
Want a super-simple dish? Look no further than these Steamed Carrots With Olive Oil and Lemon. They are tasty, delightful, and one of the easiest side dishes on the menu.
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Millet Salad With Pomegranate
Add major bursts of flavour to your dinner by pairing it with this Millet Salad With Pomegranate. Bonus: It is light, but filling.
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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Let your dinner walk on the lighter side with these Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels. They will bring big flavour to any veggie-filled dinner.
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Roasted Cauliflower Snowflakes
With a crunchy panko and parmesan topping, these Roasted Cauliflower Snowflakes are savory, salty, and a whole new way to make a side dish.
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Can you ever go wrong with butternut squash? Simply stated, the answer is no. Make a nice side of Roasted Butternut Squash to accompany any dinner.
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Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Give your dinner something to chew on with these Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta bites. With jam-packed flavour, they will pair nicely with any meat-heavy entrée.
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Kale and Farro Salad
This gorgeous green Kale and Farro Salad has a bold taste that will blow the main dish out of the water. Eat up!
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Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes
This healthy spin on the traditional side dish is all you need if you want to cut calories. Add some herbs and butter and these Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes will taste just like the real deal.
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Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots
To add some sweet flavour to your dinner menu, make these Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots as a side dish. If they weren't veggies, we would mistake them for dessert!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Nothing is better than a healthy, warm side dish, right? These Roasted Brussels Sprouts will make any meal balanced and nutrient-rich.
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Stuffing Muffins
Who said you can't combine two holidays in one? Make your Easter dinner even better by adding these Stuffing Muffins into the mix. They will not only make you thankful for Easter, but also for side dishes!
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Avocado Caprese Salad
This healthy and refreshing Avocado Cucumber Caprese Salad will bring your side dish flavours to life. Just toss and chop and your dish is done.
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Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
How fancy does this Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta side dish look? These bites will bring out the flavour in a chicken or meat main dish.
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Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
An easy last-minute side dish is here! This Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad is light and goes well with most main dishes.
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Herbed Feta Biscuits
Biscuits should be on every dinner table, and these Herbed Feta Biscuits especially should be. Add gravy to them or let them stand on their own. They will make dinner better than ever.
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Courgette Bread
Out with the high-cal bread and in with the healthy Courgette Bread! Your dinner guests won't even count how many pieces they've had because it's so low-calorie!
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Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad
Fuel your dinner up with some major veggies thanks to this Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad. Top it off with a light dressing and your meal is complete!
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Spicy Deviled Eggs
A tangy spin on an Easter classic, these Spicy Deviled Eggs will go well with any lunch or dinner entré. We are sure of it.
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