15 No-Fuss Fresh Easter Salad Ideas
When Easter rolls around, I always crave lighter, fresher dishes that balance out all the sweet treats on the table. That’s exactly why I created this roundup of 15 No-Fuss Fresh Easter Salad Ideas — simple, vibrant salads that come together fast but still feel special enough for a holiday spread.
These are the kinds of recipes I rely on when I want something refreshing without complicated prep or hard-to-find ingredients. Whether I’m hosting brunch, bringing a dish to family dinner, or just making a cozy Easter meal at home, these salads never disappoint.
From crisp greens to colorful spring flavors, every idea here is easy, wholesome, and perfect for celebrating Easter the stress-free way.
1. Old-Fashioned Pea Salad
This classic Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is the perfect cold and creamy potluck salad for every occasion! Vegan and gluten-free, this easy English pea salad uses eggless mayo, dairy-free cheddar, and smokey coconut bacon.
A simple and quick allergy-friendly version of your grandma’s go-to Southern holiday or cookout side dish!
2. Vegan Ambrosia Salad
This easy Vegan Ambrosia Salad recipe is a sweet and creamy Southern classic! This vintage fruit salad is a retro dessert that’s made gluten-free and allergy-free using dairy-free coconut whipped cream, sour cream, canned pineapple, mandarins, cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows!
Quick and simple to customize or keep it like grandma’s nostalgic 5 cup salad recipe!
3. ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD
This Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a crisp, filling mix of juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a bold sesame dressing. Easy to toss together and great for lunch, dinner, or prepping ahead-it’s a solid choice any day.
4. BIG MAC SALAD WITH A HEALTHY LOW CARB TWIST
This Big Mac Salad is a lighter, keto-friendly twist on the classic burger-minus the bun, but packed with all the flavor. With seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, cheddar, pickles, and a creamy special sauce, it’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
5. ULTIMATE POTATO SALAD
ULTIMATE Potato Salad– a classic potato salad that includes hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing! Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, picnic, or summer outing!
6. SALMON SALAD WITH DILL
Salmon Salad with Dill is perfect to make when you have leftover salmon, or cook a few pieces of salmon just to make this tasty salad!
And this salad with salmon, celery, green onion, celery seed, and dill with a creamy mayo-based dressing is so delicious and extra easy to make!
7. ASPARAGUS SALAD
This colorful Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta is quick and delicious for a spring or summer salad. And this is a perfect low-carb salad to make for a special dinner, and everyone who likes asparagus and Greek flavors will love this recipe.
8. DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This recipe is perfect for pickle lovers who crave that bold, tangy, and briny taste in their salads. The easy creamy pasta salad recipe features both pickles and dill pickle juice, as well as some fresh chopped dill. It is perfect for dill pickle fans!
9. GREEN PEA SALAD RECIPE
Old-fashioned pea salad is a classic cookout side dish and the recipe is easy to make. Your bowl of delicious green pea salad will stand out on the picnic table among all the potato and pasta salads.
After all, when was the last time you went to a barbecue or potluck and saw a bunch of pea salads on the table.
10. Berry Tossed Salad with Mandarin Oranges
This delicious salad is ideal for family picnics, potlucks, and other large gatherings.
11. CRISPY POTATO SALAD WITH HERBY GREEK YOGURT
There’s no mayo or sogginess in sight in this crispy potato salad with herby Greek yogurt! Crispy smashed potatoes are tossed with chopped fresh cucumber, radish, celery, and romaine lettuce then layered over a bed of herby Greek yogurt.
Served with pita or flatbread for scooping, this crispy potato salad is equally perfect for a weeknight meal or summer gathering.
12. SPRING PANZANELLA SALAD
This spring panzanella salad pairs fresh spring veggies with homemade sourdough croutons and a zingy lemon dressing. Shelled edamame adds a touch of protein while crumbled feta adds a salty bite. Enjoy this vegetarian salad when spring produce is at its peak!
13. Arugula Beet Salad
This Arugula Beet Salad had so much flavor and texture going on! It was sweet, savory, that little vinegar punch in there, some tangy, creamy goat cheese – those sweet bursts of orange!? I mean – it was delicious!
14. Cobb Salad
This Cobb Salad was unbelievable! It was loaded with all the good stuff, and it was HUGE! After eating this, you feel full and satisfied, but not overstuffed! We completely devoured this, even our 9-month-old was loving it – of course we cut it up really small!
15. Carrot Slaw
Carrot Slaw is a sweet and tangy, vitamin packed side that’s great for cookouts, holiday meals, and sandwiches. Featuring fresh carrots, cucumber, and green onions in a homemade Dijon vinaigrette, this unique and delicious, crowd-pleasing salad is guaranteed to elevate your next meal.
