40 Easter Salads You’ll Love to Nibble On
Updated: Mar. 31, 2024
Nothing complements Easter dinner like a fresh spring salad, whether it's filled with veggies, fruit or both! Find our favorite Easter salad recipes here.
These Easter salad recipes are the best way to kick off a rich, holiday meal. They’re full of bright, seasonal produce like strawberries, radishes and asparagus, and range from greens to slaws to potatoes to match your Easter menu.
Round out the rest of your holiday meal with a succulent ham recipe, lots of side dishes and an easy Easter dessert or two.
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Veggie Chopped Salad
My husband’s aunt gave me this recipe back in the ’80s, and it’s been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save yourself some leftovers, too. —Madeline Etzkorn, Burien, Washington
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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie Easter salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Sweet Pea and Radish Salad
In the spring and summer I like to eat light and fresh foods. I created this Easter salad recipe with ingredients I normally have on hand. Serve as a side dish or salad. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Radish Cucumber Salad
I put this cucumber radish salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so much, I started taking it to community suppers and was often asked for the recipe. It’s a refreshing accompaniment for any entree. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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Amish Broccoli Salad
This Easter broccoli salad always gets rave reviews when Mom serves it. She fixes it the night before so that the creamy sweet dressing marinates the vegetables. —Julie Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin
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Pina Colada Fluff
This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma’s vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use rum extract. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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Strawberry Shortcake Salad
Spring into spring with this delightful Easter salad recipe that transforms an oldie-but-goodie dessert into a bright, refreshing twist on traditional salad. While springtime strawberries and the herbed shortcake croutons give a pop of sweetness, the spicy arugula and toasted pine nuts give this salad an earthy balance. This is a crowd-pleaser at your next potluck and the perfect celebration of spring in a salad bowl. —Adrienne Vradenburg, Bakersfield, California
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Apricot Fluff
When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it’s become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania
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Green Goddess Vegan Potato Salad
Don’t be fooled by the green color—this vegan potato salad is absolutely delicious! It’s perfect for potlucks and for those with dietary restrictions. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California
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Roasted Pear Salad
Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this Easter salad recipe created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a good-for-you medley of mellow pear slices, crispy greens, nuts and dried cranberries. The creamy dressing carries yet more pear flavor, sweetened with just a touch of honey. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Special Radicchio-Spinach Salad
Almost too pretty to eat, this colorful Easter salad recipe combines mint, chipotle pepper and honey to create a refreshing sweet-spicy flavor combination. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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French Potato Salad
French potato salad is vinegar-based instead of creamy, made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, scallions or shallots, and fresh herbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Pineapple Coleslaw
When I was a child, my mother often served this salad with multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight. The marshmallows added a touch of sweetness that really complemented this salad’s tangy flavor. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
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Wilted Curly Endive
This warm curly endive Easter salad recipe is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness. —Chere Bell, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad
This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch to this Easter salad recipe, sprinkle with croutons. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
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Simple Waldorf Salad
This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. —Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario
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Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
A sweet balsamic vinaigrette always pulls everything together in a delicious harmony of flavors. Raspberries are one of my very favorite fruits, so I’m always eager to find a new use for them. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
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Cabbage and Rutabaga Slaw
This is a favorite crunchy slaw that's a perfect way to use cool-weather veggies. We love it as a side with any spicy main dish. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon. That adds a hint of licorice. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. —Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona
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Classic Cobb Salad
Making this Easter salad recipe is a lot like putting in a garden. I “plant” everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings. —Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
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Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Easter salad recipe is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods! It gets even better after it sits for a while in the fridge, so I make it ahead. I use my homemade honey mustard dressing, but any type works just fine. —Alexandra Weisser, New York, New York
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Lemony Zucchini Ribbons
Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab Easter salad recipe. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Radish Asparagus Salad
Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh Easter salad recipe. My family loves it! —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario
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Kale Slaw Spring Salad
My parents and in-laws are retired and like to spend winters in Florida. This tangy Easter salad recipe welcomes the snowbirds back for our Easter celebration! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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Bacon Pea Salad
My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So I decided to combine the two, and it was perfect! This salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecues. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
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Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing
Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend’s wedding, and it’s become a family favorite. —Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio
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Shaved Fennel Salad
This Easter salad recipe tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and apples. And the finish of fennel fronds adds just the faintest hint of licorice flavor. —William Milton III, Clemson, South Carolina
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Berry and Prosciutto Salad
In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness, creating a balanced, flavor-packed side dish. —Emily Falke, Santa Barbara, California
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Shrimp Avocado Salad
The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados and the crisp shrimp salad create a heavenly combination. Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad
We found fresh sugar snap peas at our town's farmers market. They make a cheerful salad with a tangy dressing. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
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Cioppino-Mixed Green Salad
Living in California, the "salad bowl" of the United States, I’m inspired to cook nutritious meals like cioppino. Whenever my friends and I get together, this salad—a spin on the classic seafood stew—is the top request. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
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Tangy Potato Salad with Radishes
Summer's approach makes my family think of potato salad. This tangy side is also great in the winter when it's served hot with cubed ham. —Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
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Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I created this colorful Easter salad recipe when I was invited to a friend’s Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests were begging to get my recipe. Let the flavors infuse overnight for the best taste. —Cheryl Magnuson, Apple Valley, California
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Honey-Pecan Kiwi Salad
This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first place with my family, always happy to try my new creations. —Marla Arbet, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette
On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon
The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. —Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona
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Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. —Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida
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Spring Pea & Radish Salad
Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. —Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire
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