With Easter around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a menu filled with fresh spring flavors and a few sweet treats for good measure. I’m sharing 25+ favorite Easter recipes for sides, salads and desserts—including make-ahead dishes, easy shortcuts, and plenty of bunny-approved desserts to hop to your table. 🐇
I’m sharing a roundup of 25+ Easter and spring recipes to help you plan your holiday menu with ease!
Whether you’re hosting brunch, dinner, or a casual spring gathering, you’ll find easy sides, make-ahead salads, and festive desserts to serve a crowd or a cozy table. Many of these recipes can be prepped ahead or include a few time-saving shortcuts—because we all want to enjoy the day, not spend it in the kitchen.
From classic favorites to playful, bunny-approved treats, these recipes are perfect for pairing with your Easter ham or adding a pop of spring to your table.
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🥕 Easter Appetizers & Sides
Two Easter Favorites: Potato Salad Deviled Eggs
A delicious mash-up of two classics—deviled eggs + potato salad—perfect alongside your Easter ham. Use deli potato salad as a shortcut and garnish with bacon and chives.
Deviled Egg Baskets with Edible Flowers
A spring twist on deviled eggs, complete with chive “handles” and edible blooms—perfect for showers, Derby party, or your Easter table.
Colorful Naturally-Dyed Deviled Eggs
Give your Easter table a festive pop of color with naturally dyed eggs, plus find the best method for easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs every time.
Roasted Carrot Hummus Dip
A healthy, vibrant appetizer that’s full of spring flavor—perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.
Bunny Chicken Salad Spread
A fun and festive bunny-shaped chicken salad that’s a conversation starter for Easter gatherings, and bunny-themed baby shower too!
🥗 Fresh Spring Salads (Make-Ahead Friendly!)
Layered Spring Salad
A classic, crowd-pleasing make-ahead salad that’s perfect for potlucks and holiday meals.
Asparagus Strawberry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A sweet & savory combination of fresh asparagus, strawberries, bacon, and sugared pecans with a light citrus dressing.
Broccoli-Grape Pasta Salad
A colorful mix of sweet, tangy, crunchy, and savory—always a hit for gatherings and easy to prep ahead.
Sweet & Crunchy Broccoli Salad
A lighter option with yogurt dressing, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds for texture and flavor.
Bunny Ears Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
A playful Easter salad with hidden “bunny ears” (store-bought shortcut!) and a fresh strawberry vinaigrette.
Cucumber & Strawberry Salad with Edible Flowers
Light, refreshing, and perfect for spring brunch or lunch.
Berrylicious Fruit Salad with Orange-Vanilla Syrup
A beautiful and easy fruit salad elevated with a simple, flavorful syrup—perfect for brunch or served alongside pound cake for light dessert.
🧁 Easter Desserts & Sweet Treats
Three Day Coconut Cake
A nostalgic, make-ahead dessert that gets even better with time—perfect for your Spring or Easter celebration.
Rosemary Lemon Bars
A fresh twist on a classic with a subtle herbal note—bright, citrusy, and perfect for spring.
Doctoring the Box: Carrot Cake from Spice Cake Mix
A shortcut-friendly carrot cake that tastes completely homemade with cream cheese frosting.
Elevate a Box Cake Mix for Easter
Simple tips to turn a basic cake mix into a festive Easter dessert with the addition of candy.
No-Bake Easter Bunny Bark
An easy, no-bake treat, customizable with the candy of your choice and perfect for gifting or snacking.
PEEPS Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart
Use chocolate chip refrigerated cookie dough for a quick and easy dessert with Easter PEEPS!
No-Bake Lemon Coconut “Cottontails”
An easy, no-bake dessert with the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Mini Easter Basket Cakes
Adorable individual cakes that bring all the charm of Easter to your dessert table with a method to tint coconut.
Blooming Bunny Ear Cupcakes
Festive cupcakes topped with adorable bunny ears—perfect for your Easter dessert table.
Easter Basket Cupcakes
Festive cupcakes topped like tiny baskets—fun, colorful, and perfect for spring celebrations.
Macaroon Nest Cookies
Only 5 ingredients needed, plus your candy eggs of choice to make chewy, coconut cookies that are naturally gluten-free.
Baby Bunny Cakelets for Easter
Sweet, mini bunny-shaped cakes that are *almost* too cute to eat.
Peter Rabbit’s Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Moist, lightly sweet muffins with a boost of veggies—perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Satisfy Everybunny’s Sweet Tooth: Easter Candy Treat Board
A last-minute, no-bake idea that doubles as dessert and décor—perfect for entertaining.
Lemon Peep-tinis
Last but not least, a fun and festive adult spring cocktail with a playful Easter twist.
🌸 Tips for Planning Your Easter Menu
- ✔ Mix make-ahead salads + easy desserts to save time
- ✔ Include a few store-bought shortcuts (no one will know!)
- ✔ Balance your menu with fresh spring produce like berries, asparagus, and citrus
- ✔ Add one fun, festive dish (hello bunny theme!) for a memorable table
🐰 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re planning a full Easter dinner, a spring brunch, or a casual gathering, these easy Easter recipes for sides, salads, and desserts will help you create a beautiful and delicious menu.
🌷 Wishing you a joyful Easter and a wonderful spring season!
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Happy Easter Mary !!
A feast for the eyes and tummy too Mary! Thank you for sharing this round up delicious recipes. Happy Easter to you and yours!
HAPPY EASTER MARY! I’m going to try the mini cake baskets. Should be a challenge with 20 people coming!!!! Thank you for the tips & recipes! 🐇✝️🐇✝️🐇✝️
Thanks Mary! I know the coconut cake and carrot cake are delicious as I’ve made those previously. Happy Easter! Clara❤️
Good morning, Mary! Your round-up of recipes for Easter brunch, lunch, or anytime is amazing. There are so many ideas within this post for hosting a delicious Easter or springtime dinner. Each one is beautifully presented, as always! Wishing you a blessed Easter 🩷
Mary, thank you for sharing this round up of Easter ideas! There’s something special to prepare whether it’s brunch, lunch, tea, or dinner! I pinned several posts I had missed before! The bunny mold with chicken salad is one I’m definitely going to try.
Happy Easter!
A beautiful round-up for Easter. Something for everyone, whether it’s an appetizer, salad or dessert. Thank you for sharing. Happy early Easter.🐇🌷🐇
So many adorable bunny treats along with sides and salad Mary! I’m going to try your potato salad deviled eggs. I’m sure they’ll be a hit with my family, thank you!
Sooo creative!! I enjoyed all your festive ideas. I will be baking some Easter Basket Cupcakes. Thanks for the idea. Happy Easter to you.
Happy Easter! Seeing these recipes again have me which one to choose for this year’s holiday! Thank you for the oh so pretty pictures and great ideas!
Seriously Mary, you should publish your own seasonal cookbook!! It would be a bestseller for all of us. Your recipes and photos are beyond wonderful. I hope you have a blessed Holy Week. 😘🙏🏻
These ideas and photos are beautiful
Mary! Mary! Mary! Your round-up of recipes for Easter brunch, lunch, or anytime is so inspiring,…I love them but will most likely not use them cuz I am so lazy. Don’t know where you get your energy. LOL . I am envious because your presentations are so beautiful. There are so many clever ideas within this post for hosting Easter or any springtime dinner, my head is spinning…in a good way. Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter 🩷🐇🦋🥰🐰🐥🌷👒
Yum! I’ve been looking for a coconut cake recipe, thanks.
SOOOOOO much perfect inspiration, Mary! Your recipes and ideas are so very appreciated. Thanks so much!
May you have a truly meaningful and blessed Holy Week and very happy Easter celebration.