Preparing a big Easter dinner can be stressful, especially when it comes to making side dishes. So check out this list of creative and tasty make-ahead salad recipes that are both healthy and flavorful, perfect for reducing your Easter stress. Make your salad ahead of time and have one less thing to worry about on Easter Sunday.
Old Fashioned Pea Salad
Old fashioned pea salad is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet salad. It is the perfect make ahead salad to share with friends and family on Easter.
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Broccoli Crunch Salad
This easy broccoli salad is perfect for Easter. Crisp raw broccoli is combined with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and bacon for a delicious broccoli crunch salad.
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Orange Fluff Salad
Orange fluff salad is a vintage no-bake recipe that tastes amazing and is the ultimate crowd favorite. It is made with just 5 simple ingredients including Jello, Cool Whip, oranges, and cottage cheese.
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Ramen Noodle Salad
Ramen Noodle Asian Salad is a tasty side dish made with cabbage and other delicious veggies, coated in an Asian-inspired dressing. Ramen noodles on top add a crunchy texture.
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Amish Potato Salad
Amish potato salad is a delicious salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with a sweet dressing that tastes amazing.
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Lime Jello Salad
Lime Jello Salad is a family favorite, just like Grandma used to make! Its sweet lime flavor and fluffy texture make it the perfect dessert salad to round out Easter brunch.
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Cajun Pasta Salad
Spice up a boring side dish with this Cajun pasta salad! Combine pasta with bell peppers, celery and onion and top it off with a creamy remoulade style dressing for a pasta salad with a spicy kick.
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Cherry Salad
Old fashioned Cherry Salad is a classic recipe with just 6 simple ingredients that takes only 5 minutes to make! It is the perfect make-ahead salad for any holiday.
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Chickpea Salad
This simple chickpea salad is loaded with fresh summer vegetables. There is no cooking involved and it is a perfect make ahead side you can take to any gathering.
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7 Layer Salad
Easter dinner wouldn’t be complete without this classic 7 layer salad. This salad features layers of tasty veggies topped off with a mayonnaise based dressing!
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Amish Broccoli Salad
This Amish Broccoli Salad is an old-fashioned and delicious salad recipe! It is packed with tangy flavors, raw veggies, and a creamy, sweet dressing that tastes fantastic.
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Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta Salad
Lemon basil orzo pasta salad has only a handful of ingredients but is filled with fresh flavor thanks to the lemon and basil dressing. This easy pasta salad is perfect for a holiday celebration.
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Pistachio Fluff Salad
Try this pistachio fluff salad if you love simple, delicious, no-bake desserts! This classic recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for Easter brunch.
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Texas Caviar
This classic recipe for Texas Caviar, also called Cowboy Caviar, is a fresh and colorful salad that is perfect for a party.
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Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad of tomatoes and mozzarella, yet it packs a punch of flavor. It is the perfect makeahead salad for Easter!
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