Cook a delicious and memorable holiday dinner for your family with these healthy and festive Easter Dinner sides!
With the changing dates of Easter each year, it always seem like the holiday somehow sneaks up on me. I'm left to research, brainstorm and plan my meal last minute. Not fun. Let's all save ourselves the hassle this year with these spring forward & nutritious, yet celebratory Easter dinner sides.
Appetizers
Kick off your holiday dinner with appetizers that will whet your guests' appetites and get them excited about what's to come.
Garbanzo Bean Fritters
With the savoriness of hummus and the crispness of a fritter, these will surely prep palates for the delicious meal ahead.
Maple Lime Fried Kale & Brussels Sprouts
Treat your guests to the type of greens that are usually only seen in restaurants. The bright maple lime flavor will also delight their taste buds.
Green Salads
Once everyone is seated, impress your family with a starter salad that brings all the flavors of spring and more.
Roasted Beet & Fennel Herb Salad
Sweet roasted beets, anise, herbs, and a light orange vinaigrette come together for a refreshing salad to complement any Easter dinner spread.
Super Easy Arugula & Apricot Salad
With less than 5 minutes prep time and 4 ingredients, this super easy, yet incredibly tasty salad will allow you to
Save your energy and time for cooking the rest of the meal.
Baked Sides
Heart-warming and festive Easter Dinner sides that will become family classics.
Remixed Carrot Soufflé
A rich, yet lightly textured carrot dish that, if your family is like mine, will soon be requested at every holiday meal.
Potato Gratin Gruyere
Sweet & savory shine in a light leek infused bechamel sauce. Gruyere cheese pulls it all together for a gratin like you haven't experienced before.
Creative Easter Dinner Sides
Bring the spring-like spirit of creativity and new beginnings to your Easter Dinner traditions.
Italian Farro with Fennel & Citrus
With sweet citrus, chewy farro, the earthiness of pistachio, and bright pops of golden raisins this salad will surprise and delight your Easter guests.
Ricotta Grits & Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Drizzle
Grits like you've never tasted before. Ricotta brings a whole new level of creaminess and lays a beautiful canvas for the spring-forward asparagus. An indulgent, but still light lemon butter drizzle pulls it all together.
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