Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Activities

Tasty Easter side dishes to bring to the table that will get the kids excited

Dish out these delish Easter sides this spring! Even the kids will like them

Dawn Miller
By

Not everyone is a fan of ham, which is what makes Easter side dishes a big part of any holiday dinner this spring. Like Thanksgiving, Easter sides are usually the most sought-after dishes on the table. Unlike Turkey Day though, side dishes for Easter Sunday aren’t always traditional like cranberry stuffing or a green bean casserole.

It’s spring, which means Easter sides can go in a lot of different directions. It’s also important to have some Easter sides the kiddos won’t turn their nose up at. So, what side dishes do you need to have on your table this Easter? Let’s hop into the kitchen.

Table set for Easter
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Delicious Easter side dishes

Many guests at your Easter table this spring will load up on the sides. That doesn’t mean the protein doesn’t get attention. Sometimes, people tend to enjoy Easter side dishes a little more than the main event. Kids especially will look for friendly Easter sides on the table. Here are five side dishes for Easter that are hoppingly delish.

Recommended Videos

Herb-buttered baby carrots

It is Easter; so you have to have carrots. Carrots are also a kid-friendly vegetable. This herb-buttered carrot recipe from a Taste of Home will most certainly be a hit at your Easter table. It’s also a simple side dish to make. If you know there are picky eaters on the guest list, have a bowl of raw carrots for the kiddos and adults to munch on, too.

Related

Make-ahead mac and cheese

Mac and cheese is a kid staple. Let’s face it. Adults love it, too. While mac and cheese can take center stage on any table, it makes for a tasty Easter side, too. It’s also a safe side dish that’s always a hit with kids. Peanut Blossum’s make-ahead mac and cheese is a perfect Easter side dish, whether you’re hosting or bringing something to someone else’s home. Like the name says, you can prepare it at home and warm it up when you reach your destination.

Bow tie and spinach salad recipe

Nothing says spring is here like a pasta salad. Pasta salads are a low-stress and easy Easter side dish to put together. A Taste of Home’s bow tie and spinach salad recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make. It’s a yummy and versatile addition to the holiday table. You can keep it vegetarian or add in grilled chicken for a twist.

Greek lemon potatoes

If you’re looking for a different potato side dish for Easter, try these Greek lemon potatoes from the Pioneer Woman. This recipe makes for a sensational side.

Cucumber salad

Salads are usually prominent at an Easter buffet. This cucumber salad is simple to make and complements any main course. It can easily become a spring and summer mainstay.

Other yummy Easter sides

Looking for other side dishes for Easter? Try these.

Easter is just around the corner. Whether you’re hosting or heading to someone else’s Easter table, be sure to have a side dish that hops. We’ve got an appetizing array of side dishes for Easter that even the big bunny himself will want on his plate.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Dawn Miller
Dawn Miller
Contributor
Dawn Miller began her professional life as an elementary school teacher before returning to her first love, writing. In…
How to put together the perfect 4th of July picnic
A 4th of July picnic to celebrate Independence Day this year
Family enjoying fireworks at night

Celebrating the Fourth of July with a picnic is a wonderful family-friendly way to spend the holiday. Whether you are heading to the beach, a parade, or staking a spot early for fireworks, a 4th of July picnic is super fun. Of course, an Independence Day picnic calls for a special 4th of July picnic menu with a patriotic flair. Red, white, and blue are the colors of the day, so be sure to include them in the 4th of July picnic festivities.

Putting together a Fourth of July picnic doesn't have to be complicated or a time-consuming task. If you're looking for 4th of July picnic ideas that taste great and are patriotic, go get the blanket and let's get started. These tasty ideas will shine as brightly as those fireworks.

Read more
What is Juneteenth? How to talk to kids about this important holiday
What Juneteenth is and how to help kids understand the significance behind the holiday
Juneteenth sign in red, black, and green

What is Juneteenth? If you're not familiar with Juneteenth, the holiday is short for June 19 and commemorates the day when slavery finally came to an end in the U.S. The holiday originated in Texas and is considered the most enduring Black American celebration. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. The first Juneteenth was celebrated in 1866, a year after troops entered Galveston, Texas. Federal troops finally arrived in Texas in 1865 to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation that had freed slaves more than two years earlier.

The first Juneteenth in Texas was marked with much jubilation, which is where the name Jubilee Day came from. Juneteenth celebrations included barbecues and music, along with prayer services and educational events. As Juneteenth became an annual event in Texas, the holiday began to spread to other states. Texas made Juneteenth a state holiday in 1972, and it became a federal holiday in 2021 by President Joe Biden.

Read more
Kids of all ages can make these easy and delicious meals for Mom on Mother’s Day
Whip up these Mother's Day meals for a thoughtful and tasty gift for Mom
Yummy Mother's Day pancakes on a tray spelling Mom

Mother's Day has a long history, and celebrating moms on the second Sunday in May is a spring tradition. Many kids typically honor their moms and all the wonderful things they do with flowers or brunch out. If you're looking for different Mother's Day gift ideas, why make Mom a special meal?

Mother's Day meals can be a wonderful way to show Mom how much you appreciate her. Cooking her a delicious meal on Mother's Day makes for a gift that comes straight from the heart. It's also a Mother's Day gift idea the whole family can create together.

Read more