Easter Side Dishes

Whether you're making a ham or something less traditional for Easter dinner, you'll need a killer side. We've got you covered! From garlic mashed potatoes to herbed spring peas, we've got side dishes that'll go with everything.

Author:: Rachael Ray Every Day
Publish date:: Jan 10, 2014
Updated on: Jan 27, 2018

Green Bean & Shallot Salad

Vinegar, paprika, mustard and Worcestershire sauce seems to be a strange mix. But this zesty vinaigrette brings the right flavors to crisp green beans. Just make sure to give them a good toss, so every last bean is covered.

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Sugar Snap Peas with Frizzled Mushrooms

In order to keep the crisp snap in your peas, be sure not to overcook them. A quick 45 second blanch is all they need. Toss with mushrooms and EVOO before seasoning to taste.

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Gingered Carrot & Kale Ribbons

This recipe is a bargain! Using a vegetable peeler, slice carrots into long, luxurious ribbons and mix with gingered kale. When you serve this wonder, no one will know you spent only $5 for it all!

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Golden Gratin

After the vegetables have been baked until they're tender, spread the bread cubes and crumbled goat cheese over top. Pop it back into the oven until golden brown. Inside, the leeks and potatoes bake to perfection!

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Asparagus with Chopped Egg and Vinaigrette

Eggs represent renewal, which makes Easter the perfect time to enjoy them. Finely chop up hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle 'em over crisp boiled asparagus dressed in our apple cider vinegar vinaigrette.

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Sweet Onion Mac 'n' Cheese

Combine two family favorites -- ooey, gooey mac 'n' cheese and sweet caramelized onions -- into one. You'll cook the two separately, and right before baking, mix it all together. Top with fresh chives before serving.

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Cauliflower with Spicy Carrot-Pineapple Sauce

Both carrot and pineapple juices are naturally sweet, but when paired with crushed red pepper, their flavors take a turn for hot. Drizzle over browned cauliflower for a spicy-sweet contradiction. Your senses won't know what to expect with each bite!

Try our Cauliflower with Spicy Carrot-Pineapple Sauce

Triple-Herb Cucumber Soup

Dill, tarragon and chives make this chilled soup oh-so refreshing. Before tossing all the ingredients in the food processor, be sure to stem and seed both the cucumber and the Serrano chile.

Try our Triple-Herb Cucumber Soup

Quinoa with Herbs and Mixed Olives

Olives, basil, cilantro, parsley and pine nuts make plain quinoa a flavorful -- and hearty -- side dish.

Try our Quinoa with Herbs and Mixed Olives

Herbed Spring Peas

Need a side dish in a flash? Boil peas, then season with butter, salt, pepper and fresh chervil -- otherwise known as "French Parsley." Done!

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

We've discovered the secret to the smoothest, creamiest mashed potatoes around: cream cheese. Whether you use red potatoes or Yukon gold, when you add in heavenly cream cheese, they'll turn out irresistible!

Try our Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Apple-Potato Gratin

Pile high layer upon layer of potatoes, cheese and Granny Smith apple slices for this delish gratin. Heavy cream gives it a thick sauce, keeping this potato casserole together.