45 Easy & Unique Vegetable Side Dishes for Easter
Easy vegetable side dishes for Easter dinner! These unique veggie sides are crowd-pleasing recipes, perfect to add to your Easter dinner menu.
If your Easter dinner menu is in need of a refresh – you’re in the right place!
Side dishes can make or break your holiday dinner, and it’s important to not get stuck in a rut.
You made a tasty main dish, so why not have some fun and delicious veggie sides to go with it?
You may have found some delicious Easter potato side dish recipes …
… but let’s change up the vegetables you serve too!
I put together a list of amazing Easter veggie sides, so you have tons of inspiration for what to serve this year.
Whether you’re attending a Spring or Easter potluck, or cooking a holiday dinner for your family – there are so many fun recipes to try!
These irresistible vegetable side dishes includes recipes for:
- Hearty casseroles (even non-veggie-lovers will eat!)
- Healthy salads
- Easy skillet and stovetop dishes
- Unique souffle and puree ideas
- Make ahead and crockpot sides
There’s truly something for everyone, even if you’re not exactly “at home in the kitchen.”
Let’s dive into these easy Easter side dishes!
Vegetable Side Dishes for Easter
French Green Beans with Herb Butter
These French-style green beans in garlicky herb butter make for a delicious fresh side dish!
They are quick, easy, healthy and so flavorful - seasoned simply with fresh herbs and lemon juice.
Parsnip Puree
Parsnip Puree is creamy, with a warm and savory flavor.
Sweet, almost anise-like flavored parsnips are delicious when cooked in with garlic and blended into a rich and velvety puree.
Jiffy Cheesy Corn Casserole
With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this easy but oh-so-delicious Jiffy Cheesy Corn Casserole.
It’s wildly addicting and perfect for your holiday table.
Glazed Carrots
Fresh carrots are steamed, then tossed in a sweet honey maple glaze, giving them amazing flavor!
These Glazed Carrots are the perfect easy yet elegant side dish.
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus couldn’t be simpler! It’s just some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder and a little salt and pepper.
The balsamic vinegar adds a subtle hint of sweetness and tanginess which complements the flavor of the asparagus nicely.
Cheesy Vegetable Casserole
Cheesy Vegetable Bake is a delicious vegetable medley that takes mere minutes to throw together.
It’s a foolproof dish prepared with frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, butter, cheese, and crispy bread crumbs.
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Tender green beans and crispy fried onions are tossed in a shortcut creamy mushroom sauce.
Top this casserole with more crispy onions and bake until golden and bubbly.
Neapolitan Zucchini
Zucchini alla Scapece is a classic Italian recipe in which roasted zucchini is marinated in tangy vinegar, fresh mint and garlic.
With only five main ingredients, the recipe is so simple, yet very robust and aromatic.
Carrot Souffle
Carrot Souffle is delicate, airy, and a delight to sink your teeth into!
Supremely soft with a light and airy custard-like base that’s subtly sweetened and dusted with powdered sugar, it makes a very crowd-pleasing side.
Caramelized Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are roasted with brown sugar and bacon for some serious flavor.
If you think brussels sprouts are bitter, you’ve never tasted them like this!
Tulip Tomatoes
Tulip Tomatoes would be such a great addition to a spring luncheon, brunch or a spectacular side dish for your Easter meal.
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this stunning side.
Mediterranean Farro Salad
Once you’ve tried this unique Farro Salad, you’ll want to make it again and again!
Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese are all tossed in a simple dressing with protein-rich farro.
Southern Green Beans with Bacon
Southern Green Beans with Bacon are not your ordinary veggie side dish! They are chock-full of flavor with each bite, just like they do it down in the South.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes are slightly savory and a little bit sweet making them the perfect base for many flavor additions.
Change up the traditional Easter scalloped or cheesy potato casserole, and serve these bright potatoes instead!
Baked Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Baked Carrot and Chickpea Salad is a delicious vegetarian warm salad, but since it has no lettuce, it will not get soggy.
It’s unique because it’s baked and the lemon honey dressing is to die for!
Rice and Vidalia Onion Casserole
Southern Rice and Vidalia Onion Casserole is no ordinary casserole, y'all! It's THE casserole. Buttery and flavorful, easy to make, and oh-so delicious.
Bacon Fried Corn
This easy recipe for Bacon Fried Corn is a Southern classic. Fresh corn off the cob is cooked in the skillet & seasoned for a sweet, salty, crispy, and tasty side dish no one can resist.
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted Beet Salad is a unique and light side dish. Expect a riot of bright colors and fresh, delicious flavors in every mouthful.
Roasted beet tangerine salad is a visually gorgeous dish and it’s easy to make from scratch.
Peas with Prosciutto and Ricotta
Peas with Prosciutto and Ricotta is the perfect side dish for spring!
Sweet, tender peas sautéed with salty prosciutto, served over creamy, lemony whipped ricotta cheese and finished with fresh mint.
Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad
The beloved mid-century Carrot and Pineapple Jello Salad is a retro potluck favorite!
It’s a versatile recipe for dessert or side-dish, with crisp and refreshing flavors that add a nostalgic touch to any gathering.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles are an easy yet elegant side dish that’s sure to garner rave reviews!
The asparagus stalks are wrapped in bacon, coated in a brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection.
Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
For the simplest side dish with a ton of flavor, you want Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli. Two yummy sides come together on a sheet pan to create one amazing recipe.
Tender potatoes and fresh broccoli florets are seasoned & oven cooked to crispy perfection.
Swedish New Potatoes with Dill
Swedish New Potatoes with Dill is a simple and delicious dish that celebrates the flavors of Spring.
Tender new potatoes are boiled until they are fork-tender, then tossed with melted butter and fresh dill, creating a savory and aromatic taste.
Carrot Salad
This carrot salad is so easy, using everyday ingredients like raisins, oil, vinegar, and sugar. Best of all, it can be made in just one bowl for easy cleanup.
Cheesy Crockpot Cauliflower Casserole
If you’re a fan of warm, cheesy, and utterly satisfying dishes then you’re going to love this cheesy crockpot cauliflower casserole!
Whether you are a cauliflower lover or just want a fun way to eat more veggies, this delightful twist for a cauliflower side dish will be a hit.
Easy Roasted Carrots and Green Beans
Sheet pan veggies are such an easy way to prepare a vegetable side dish.
The sweetness of the carrots paired with the herbaceous flavor of green beans tossed in a simple sauce proves that simple ingredients treated well make the most delicious food.
Bacon Pea Salad
Tender sweet peas are mixed with bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a bit of red onion. It’s all tossed in a simple creamy dressing for an easy make ahead dish.
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Smooth and creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are so full of buttery goodness, you won’t want to make any other kind of mashed potatoes again!
Made with hearty russet potatoes, lots of butter, and so many different kinds of seasonings, they are positively loaded with flavor.
Simple Roasted Asparagus Salad
Roasted Asparagus Salad starts by roasting the asparagus to intensify the flavor and make them deliciously tender with crispy ends.
Then top them with sliced grape tomatoes, red onions and a simple vinaigrette made of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, and freshly grated cheese.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices
These baked sweet potato slices are an easy hands-off side dish. Sliced sweet potatoes are flavored with butter, honey, thyme, and sage then baked in the oven with no need to flip.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a classic that you'll want to make on repeat throughout spring and summer.
It pairs perfectly with any protein, and the Strawberry Vinaigrette gives you a double strawberry hit.
Southern Squash Casserole
Southern Squash Casserole is a classic comforting side dish made with yellow squash, onions, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping.
This old-fashioned recipe a go-to dish for holiday dinners and potlucks.
Spring Salad
Spring Salad is loaded with delicious seasonal ingredients including asparagus, snap peas, prosciutto and cheese.
Topped with a deviled egg dressing, it’s perfect as an Easter salad for dinner or brunch.
Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme
Sweet and savory, Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme is flavorful and delicious, with a beautiful presentation.
Roasting the vegetables gives the carrots and mushrooms a sweet flavor, and the garlic and thyme pair perfectly with the vegetables and boost their savory flavors.
Butternut Squash au Gratin
Butternut Squash au Gratin is the cheesy delicious side dish your holiday table is missing!
It features velvety butternut squash baked in a gruyere cream sauce and topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs.
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
This delicious recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans uses fresh green beans and makes for a perfect side dish at any Easter or holiday gathering.
It’s also simple enough to have anytime, not just on a special occasion!
Dill Scalloped Potatoes
Dill Scalloped Potatoes is an easy side dish to make from scratch. Thin sliced potatoes are coated in a creamy dill sauce and baked in the oven.
Dill adds a bright, fresh flavor to these scalloped potatoes, making them perfect for springtime!
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips is an elegant yet simple side dish perfect for Easter.
This delicious side dish beautifully marries the wonderful and earthy flavors of roasted carrots and parsnips with honey's natural sweetness.
Collard Greens and Cabbage
Collard Greens and Cabbage are cooked together, simmered in a flavorful smoky broth, with seasonings, onions, ham hocks, and red pepper flakes.
It’s a tried-and-true Sunday soul food side dish that embodies Southern culinary tradition.
Rainbow Carrot Salad with Quinoa
This gorgeous Rainbow Carrot Salad with Quinoa and feta is a warm salad.
Carrot ribbons combine with the warm, just-cooked quinoa that’ll make the carrots tender and tasty, without you having to cook them.
Spinach Souffle
This Spinach Souffle recipe is quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients. Bake until golden and puffed, then devour!
Roasted Radishes
Delicious Roasted Radishes are a great alternative to roasted potatoes - it has a similar texture of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
If you have never tried roasting radishes, you must try this recipe! No other method brings out the sweetness of radishes like this.
Honey Sriracha Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Crispy and tender oven roasted brussel sprouts tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze.
These honey sriracha brussels sprouts make a flavorful and easy side dish that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Crockpot Creamed Corn
Crockpot Creamed Corn cooks itself in your slow cooker while you do the rest of your holiday preparations!
Tangy flavors and creamy textures blend together and bring the sweet corn to a silky, unbelievably delicate, and delicious finish.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are a wildly addicting classic Southern-style dish, and once you try it, you’ll understand why!
Somehow equal parts crispy and tender, they taste oh-so good.
Ready to try some easy vegetable side dishes for Easter?
I hope this list of unique Easter side dishes has given you tons of inspiration for veggies to serve at your holiday meal.
From easy casseroles and make ahead crockpot side dishes, to healthy salads and simple roasted vegetables, there are so many delicious recipes to try!
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