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For many of us, Easter signifies the start of Spring and the renewal of outdoor life. It also marks the beginning of fresh and delicious produce. Whether you’re hosting Easter this year or just planning to bring a dish to a friend or relative’s house, we hope this article will be helpful. Here are 12 unique Easter Sunday recipes that are sure to amaze your guests.
Easter Sunday traditional food
Easter typically falls in either March or April. After a long winter (filled with root vegetables, stews, and soups), many people look forward to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diet.
Traditionally in the United States, families serve ham or lamb, some form of potato dish or sweet potatoes, green beans, and carrots.
However, if you are like me, this isn’t that different from our regular winter meals.
What I crave is some freshness, something truly new and unique that is not part of our normal meal rotation.
Looking at what is in season during the Spring months, I went on a quest to find unique Easter Sunday recipes that will completely change your outlook on this traditional meal.
For more information about how and why to eat seasonally, check out this article.
Unique Easter Sunday recipes
1. Deviled eggs on biscuit with trout roe and dill
This recipe completely transforms the traditional deviled eggs. The addition of fresh dill, chives, and trout roe gives it a crunch that transports you into Spring.
2. Rhubarb bruschetta
Rhubarb, an early vegetable often mistaken for a fruit, has a tart flavor profile. This recipe’s combination of ingredients results in an outstanding appetizer that will please even the most skeptical eaters.
You can usually find lavender flowers with the dried herbs at the grocery store.
3. Spring vegetables frittata
This tasty dish can be served as an appetizer or as a breakfast/brunch option. It’s extremely versatile and you can omit any ingredients that you don’t like. Additionally, you can easily make this Sunday Easter recipe the day before!
4. Easter rainbow salad
A fresh Easter meal isn’t complete without at least one salad option. This salad recipe includes tons of fresh Spring produce to awaken your taste buds. As with most salads, you can prep this ahead of time. Just don’t mix the dressing in until you are ready to eat!
5. Salmon Wellington
Wow your guest with this non-traditional main meal. Salmon Wellington is delicious at all times but also surprisingly easy compared to his cousin the beef Wellington.
6. Warm couscous salad with salmon and mustard-dill dressing
An alternative to the salmon Wellington is this fabulous warm couscous salmon salad. The mustard-dill dressing and lemon create the perfect fresh taste to jump into Spring.
7. Asparagus salad
Asparagus is the star of early Spring. There are countless options of side dishes for this veggie. This salad includes blanched asparagus which allows the asparagus to keep some crush without being completely raw. The avocado dressing perfectly completes this side salad.
8. Roasted parmesan asparagus
If you prefer a simpler asparagus Easter Sunday recipe, this is the one. I also recommend adding some lemon zest for an even fresher flavor. This recipe is quick and easy and is always a guest’s favorite.
9. Creamy Parsnip Puree Recipe
If your family is a mashed potatoes lover, try surprising them with this unique mashed parsnip recipe. It is equally satisfying and includes a seasonal Spring veggie for extra freshness. Make sure to get fresh thyme, this is game-changing!
10. Easiest Artisan bread
This artisan bread is the easiest. It requires no kneading at all! Simply mix the ingredients, let it rise and bake. For a different twist, add some fresh herbs (dill, thyme, rosemary, or parsley). I make this bread all the time, our family loves it!
11. Easter trail mix
Super easy snack or dessert to make ahead that is sure to delight your guests. For a peanut-free option, use salted pumpkin or sunflower seeds. I love the variety of ingredients in this unique trail mix.
12. No-bake lemon and ricotta cheesecake bars
The last of our outstanding Easter Sunday recipes will leave you in complete delight. It is so tasty, easy, and seems light after a large meal. You will want to make it over and over!
In conclusion
If you are looking to change things up with a non-traditional Easter menu, we hope this article gave you all the inspiration you need. Whether you make all of just a few of these delicious Easter Sunday recipes, we’d love to hear your feedback.
Bon Appetit!
Cat xx