45+ Best Cold Salads for Easter
Need some Easter side dish inspiration? You’re in luck – here are 45 of the best cold salads for Easter! Whether you’re planning an Easter brunch, or a festive Easter dinner, these salad ideas will impress everyone at your table. The best part is, they are easy to make and most of them can be made ahead for a fuss-free holiday!

From pasta salads to green salads to dessert and fruit salads, these cold salad recipes are perfect for your Easter dinner or brunch! We’ve broken them down into four categories:
Hearty Salads for Easter
These salads are hearty and include protein so they can be served as a main course or filling side dish.
Blueberry Spinach Salad
This blueberry spinach salad is springtime in a bowl! Full of sweet and savory flavors, plus a little crunch…and topped with a delicious blueberry vinaigrette!
Chicken, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is excellent for an Easter dinner or brunch. If you leave out the chicken it’s a hearty little side dish, too.
Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad recipe is great for an Easter brunch. Make pretty sandwiches or lettuce cups filled with this delicious springtime chicken salad.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Another yummy chicken salad that’s perfect for Easter brunch. This tarragon chicken salad is coated in a light, creamy dressing and paired with sweet grapes and crunchy nuts.
Bruschetta Salad with Chicken
This bruschetta salad with chicken is a fun twist on traditional bruschetta. It would a wonderful entree salad if you are hosting an Easter lunch.
Arugula Quinoa Salad with Chicken and Beets
This arugula and quinoa salad with chicken and beets is a delicious Easter salad recipe packed with tons of flavors, nutrients, a little crunch – all drizzled with a fresh, citrus vinaigrette.
Classic Ham Salad
This homemade ham salad recipe is a great alternative to traditional sliced ham. Use your Easter ham and make classic ham salad sandwiches to serve at an Easter lunch or brunch.
Easter Side Salads
Need an Easter side dish? Here are a few must-have salads that all pair well with your Easter ham!
Creamy Broccoli Crunch Salad
What’s Easter without creamy broccoli salad??! It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing side salad – everyone LOVES IT!!
Cold Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad screams spring and is the perfect, delicious and colorful addition to your Easter table!
Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
Always a crowd-pleaser, this creamy Italian pasta salad is a hearty Easter side dish that everyone will love!
Sweet Corn Salad
This sweet corn salad is an easy and healthy dish with fresh flavors, thanks to sweet veggies and simple lime vinaigrette
Old Fashioned Pea Salad
This old-fashioned pea salad screams spring! It’s such a versatile side dish with bold flavors of cheddar and red onion mixed with mild peas and sour cream…and don’t forget about the bacon!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy Easter salad recipe or perfect for any occasion!
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint
This watermelon cucumber salad with feta and mint is a simple, healthy, and fresh dish that combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fragrant mint…all drizzled with a honey-lime vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Salad
This crunchy green salad is perfect for your Easter table! It combines crunchy green veggies with a to-die-for green goddess salad dressing! And it’s super healthy to boot!
Arugula and Spinach Salad
This easy arugula and spinach salad is the perfect spring side salad and ready in minutes!
Perfect Easter Pasta Salads
Easter pasta salads are a perfect addition to your holiday table to go alongside your ham or main course. They offer a hearty yet fresh option, and they are easy to make ahead!
Cold Lemon Orzo Salad
This cold lemon orzo salad is a refreshing salad packed with fresh herbs and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
This is a classic, satisfying pasta salad that’s perfect for any gathering and always a crowd-pleaser!
Elote Pasta Salad
This elote pasta salad (or Mexican street corn pasta salad) is the ultimate flavorful cold pasta salad. It pairs very well with ham and the creamy dressing is addicting!
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This dill pickle pasta salad recipe went viral on TikTok and is always a spring and summer crowd-pleasing salad!
Orzo Salad with Pesto
This easy orzo salad with pesto is a refreshing salad that combines tender orzo pasta with flavorful pesto, mozzarella pearls, and fresh tomatoes.
Dessert and Fruit Salads for Easter
Add a touch of sweetness to your Easter spread with these sweet and traditional dessert fruit salads.
Cherry Fluff Salad
You can never go wrong with this cherry fluff salad recipe! It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make and it’s super quick to toss together.
Old Fashioned Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip
This recipe is a light and refreshing fresh fruit salad in a creamy Cool Whip dressing that stirs together in minutes. Perfect for a quick and easy sweet treat for Easter dinner.
Easter Fruit Salad
This bright and colorful Easter fruit salad is a healthy way to balance out a hearty meal!