Easter salad, a festive dish often served during Easter celebrations, is a delicious and versatile salad that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, there are countless variations of Easter salad to choose from. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular and delectable Easter salad recipes, providing you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable dish for your Easter celebration.
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EASTER ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This salad is an Easter tradition in our family. The ingredients and flavors say spring, but it is delicious any time of year! Skip the appetizers; the abundance of shrimp make this an appetizer and salad in one. Enjoy!
Provided by Saveur
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
CREAMY HERBED EASTER HAM AND PEA PASTA SALAD
Dress ham and peas with a creamy parsley, chive and mint dressing for a pasta salad that sings of spring.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, mint, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the ham to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
EASTER FRUIT SALAD
Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter of Elmore, Minnesota. Deanna recommends making this traditional favorite the day before it is served.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cool to room temperature. , Fold in whipped cream. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, marshmallows, cherries and reserved pineapple; fold in cooked dressing. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT SALAD FOR EASTER SUNDAY
This fresh salad is so easy to prepare! Kid friendly too!
Provided by Shastina Blaylock
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, mix together the strawberries, blueberries, Granny Smith and Fuji apples, kiwi fruit, crushed pineapple, red grapes, and lemon yogurt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
EASTER FRUIT SALAD
I have served this salad many times and am always asked what the delicious dressing is made from. You can sub strawberries for the grapes if you want. If desired you can add 2 bananas right before serving. Here is the recipe but don't tell.
Provided by aronsinvest
Categories Fruit
Time 5m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges.
- Mix all ingredients together and chill.
EASTER POTATO SALAD
Make and share this Easter Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cook1000000
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine ingredients, except celery, onion, potatoes and eggs, to form a dressing.
- Add celery, onion, potatoes and eggs and toss gently. Refrigerate for a few.
- hours. Makes 6-8 servings.
- * To make this potato salad more creamy mash 1/2 of one.
- of the potatoes and stir it into mixture.
EASTER SALAD
This colorful salad holds some welcome surprises for an Easter celebration: avocado,papaya, assorted greens, red onion, and a Papaya-Citrus Vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place mache, all the baby lettuces, and watercress in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Cut both ends from the grapefruit. Starting at one cut end, slide a paring knife between the peel and the pulp, removing the entire skin and the outer membrane. Use the knife to lift out the sections. Arrange the sections down the middle of the greens in a row. Place the avocado cubes to one side of the grapefruit sections.
- Remove the seeds from the papaya, and reserve for vinaigrette. Cut papaya into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and arrange slices on other side of the grapefruit sections. Top with onion rounds. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the entire salad, and serve immediately.
EASTER FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Easter Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine Grand Marnier, marmalade, apricots, orange zest and sectioned oranges and pinepapple. ***Can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated.***.
- Wash berries, hull strawberies and half. Half anyother large berries otherwise leave whole.
- Toss berries with marinated fruit. ***Can be prepared up to 1 hour before serving and refrigerated.***.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3, Fat 0.7, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 28.7, Protein 2.2
AMISH AFTER-EASTER HARD-BOILED EGG VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE SALAD
Got Eggs? Hard-boiled? Have I got a recipe for you! Made originally in the Fifties and still good today.
Provided by Jezski
Categories For Large Groups
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix celery, cucumber and onion together and salt to taste.
- Dissolve 1 package lemon Jello in 1 cup boiling water.
- Mix cream cheese and mayo together and add other ingredients. Add Jello last when cool.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Cooking time is setting time.
~ EASTER BROCCOLI SALAD ~
This delicious salad I threw together on a whim, and will be one that adorns my Easter table this year. I had some broccoli I needed to use, and this is what became of it. My family loves it. They said to definitely make it again for Easter! Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix your dressing & refrigerate until thickened. In the meantime, prepare all remaining ingredients and place in a large bowl. Carefully toss.
- 2. Once dressing is thickened, blend into the broccoli mixture and gently toss to coat. Keep chilled until ready to serve...
- 3. So yummy...This dish will be amongst my Easter feast.
DAY AFTER EASTER DAY LAYERED SALAD
What do you do with all the leftovers from Easter. Heres a recipe that might help. Its qucik & oh so good.
Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. First place the greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
- 2. Next layer tomatoes, pickles, eggs,ham & onions over the greens.
- 3. Then spread dressing evenly over the top o f the salad. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- 4. Special Tip: As a short cut use a egg slicer to quickly chop the eggs.
EASTER LETTUCE SALAD
Here's a salad that is so simple yet so tasty, it will impress your holiday guests.-Tammy Myers, Waupun, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings (about 1 cup dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. Divide lettuce among six salad plates; drizzle with dressing. Top each with a sliced egg. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste.
- Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients.
- Add a variety of flavors and textures: Use a mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter ingredients to create a well-balanced salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to Easter salad recipes. Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to create your own unique salad.
Conclusion:
Easter salad is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any Easter celebration. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be an Easter salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing salad or a more hearty and filling salad, you can find a recipe that will fit your needs. So get creative and have fun making your own Easter salad this year!
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