25 Easter Sides Dishes That'll Upstage the Ham (2024)

Instead of eating a side of plain carrots, lay them on top of a bed of crunchy greens for a mix of flavors and texture.

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The gang's all here. Toss this winning trio of greens with a sweet and tangy dressing for a flavorful vegetable dish.

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If you've seen a prettier side dish, we'd like to hear about it.

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Sweeten up a batch of classic dinner rolls by adding a spoonful (or two) of fresh maple syrup.

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This veggie and cheese tart will hold you over until it's time for pie.

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What you'll need: pie plate ($9, amazon.com)

Roasted beets freshen up this cucumber and arugula salad. But let's face it, the mozzarella is the real star of the show.

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This snap pea side, complete with red chiles, will wake your tastebuds up in time for dessert (the real MVP of Easter).

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Throw together a medley of colorful fruits and veggies to make this creamy salad.

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Why have one color when you can have them all? This bright side dish will add color — and flavor — to your Easter spread.

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This handy side dish covers all the bases with tangy lemon zest, sweet pecans, smoky bacon, tender asparagus, and green beans.

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Bake traditional Easter ham into gnocchi for a decadent pasta side.

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What you'll need: ramekins ($24 for six, amazon.com)

This salad looks too good to be true — but heads up, it isn't.

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Crumbled bacon bits and sharp Pecorino cheese upgrade a classic Brussels sprouts side.

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A drizzle of yogurt gives this carrot-purée soup a bit of creaminess.

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Skip the romaine and opt for a superfoods salad, complete with quinoa, beets, and spinach.

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Skip the butter this time around — these garlicky, herbed potatoes are chock-full of natural flavor.

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Sometimes, the heartier the salad, the better. Complete with avocado and rosemary-roasted chicken, this just might be the ultimate side.

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Add creaminess to this vegan carrot and avocado purée with rich coconut milk.

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After the meal, we're pretty sure you'll find the majority of your relatives hunched over the leftover casserole with spoons in their hands.

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There's a reason why classics are classics — like these buttery garlicky carrots, which will be gone by mid-meal.

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