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30+ Easy Easter Lunch Ideas

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Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream
Credit: PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM
Gather the whole family for a beautiful spring meal that celebrates the best of the South's seasonal ingredients. Easter lunch is the perfect time to round up your loved ones for a delicious meal and quality time spent together over delicious food. We have put together an Easter lunch menu that makes the most of spring's fresh seasonal produce, like radishes, asparagus, strawberries, and carrots. From savory appetizers to delectable desserts, we have plenty of ideas that your family will love for this year's Easter lunch or brunch. Don't miss our recipe for New Potato and Fennel Salad, which is as ideal for an afternoon picnic as it is for a fancy brunch on the good china. Your main dish should be our Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream, an elegant and festive Easter dish that looks incredible as your Easter table centerpiece—and will also have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. Complement the ham main dish with hearty Carrot Cake Biscuits (don't forget the Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter!), and finish the meal with a dainty and delicious dessert, such as Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries, which are easy to whip up and will impress a crowd. This special holiday deserves the most special of menus—and pretty decorations too. Top the table with some of our best Easter crafts, and check our Easter centerpiece ideas to make the most of this festive spring holidays. (This centerpiece made with flowers and carrots is always a huge hit!) With a little prep in the kitchen, it is sure to be an Easter lunch to remember.
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Carrot Hummus

Carrot Hummus
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Carrot Hummus

Put a modern twist on classic hummus with the addition of flavorful carrots.

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Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup

Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup

This light and fresh soup is the perfect dish to start your easy Easter lunch.

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Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Carrot Hummus
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Don't skip the appetizer. This easy-to-make dip is the perfect way to kick off your meal.

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Radishes in Warm Herb Butter

New Potato and Fennel Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Radishes in Warm Herb Butter

Put something unexpected on the Easter table with this rich and tangy dish.

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Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream

Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream
Credit: PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

Recipe: Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream

What's Easter without a delicious honey-baked ham? This recipe is sure to impress.

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New Potato and Fennel Salad

New Potato and Fennel Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: New Potato and Fennel Salad

Swap your basic greens for this New Potato and Fennel Salad. We have a feeling you'll never go back.

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“Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter

Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream
Credit: PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

Recipe: “Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter

It's not a Southern table without a few biscuits. And pineapple-cinnamon butter makes this recipe a true showstopper.

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Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

New Potato and Fennel Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

It's the ultimate Easter side dish - fresh asparagus adds a bit of green goodness to the table.

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Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries

Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries

Don't let the name fool you; this recipe is simple to master.

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Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt

Roasted Beets, Carrots, and Sweet Onions
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt

Serve this lamb with roasted beets, carrots, and sweet onions for a spectacular main dish.

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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

Prepare the grits the night before Easter for a stress-free Resurrection Day.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

This tangy strawberry salad will be the surefire hit of your Easter spread.

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Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits
Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Angel Biscuits

Bread lovers, rejoice! This Angel Biscuit recipe is buttery, warm, and 0h-so delicious.

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Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob

Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob

Classic corn on the cob pairs perfectly with any Easter main dish.

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Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw

Serve this colorful slaw for a crisp and spicy side dish.

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Baked Beans

Baked Beans
Credit: Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Baked Beans

There isn't a Southern occasion where Baked Beans don't belong - especially Easter lunch.

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Classic Succotash

Classic Succotash
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Classic Succotash

Fresh farmer's market ingredients like tomatoes, corn, and lima beans pair beautifully with Easter mains.

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Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Recipe
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

Eating your vegetables doesn't have to be a chore with this pan-fried okra recipe.

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Take your favorite mac and cheese recipe up a notch with the addition of roasted tomatoes this Easter.

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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Credit: Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Let's be honest, we're on team bacon-wrapped anything. But asparagus and bacon may be the ultimate combination.

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Crispy Potatoes

Crispy Potatoes
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick

Recipe: Crispy Potatoes

Crispy, herb-covered potatoes complement popular Easter mains like lamb chops, pork roast, and honey-baked ham.

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Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

Skillet Green Beans
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

What better time to shout hallelujah than Easter Sunday? And this potato salad will make you do just that.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries

Surprise your Easter guests with this fried zucchini dish.

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Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies

Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies

We'd like to give a mighty high five to the person who invented hush puppies, especially this crispy andouille version.

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Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Summer Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Pasta salad is a great choice if you're looking for a hearty starter with fresh ingredients.

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Southern-Style Collard Greens

Southern-Style Collard Greens
Credit: Jim Franco; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Simon Andrews

Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens

Made with smoked ham and sweet onions, this greens recipe does not disappoint.

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Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

Skip your basic bread roll recipe this Easter and give our Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels a try.

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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Even the Easter Bunny would approve of these Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots.

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Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Credit: Trey Ellis

Recipe: Smashed Brussels Sprouts

The mild flavor in this recipe pairs nicely with robust Easter main dishes.

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Take a break from spring vegetables and spice things up with sweet potato and chorizo bites.

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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions
Credit: Victor Protasio

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Mashed potatoes are the Southern comfort food we just can't resist.

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    1 of 31 Carrot Hummus
    2 of 31 Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup
    3 of 31 Artichoke and Spinach Dip
    4 of 31 Radishes in Warm Herb Butter
    5 of 31 Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream
    6 of 31 New Potato and Fennel Salad
    7 of 31 “Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter
    8 of 31 Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs
    9 of 31 Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries
    10 of 31 Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt
    11 of 31 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
    12 of 31 Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad
    13 of 31 Angel Biscuits
    14 of 31 Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob
    15 of 31 Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw
    16 of 31 Baked Beans
    17 of 31 Classic Succotash
    18 of 31 Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal
    19 of 31 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
    20 of 31 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
    21 of 31 Crispy Potatoes
    22 of 31 Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
    23 of 31 Baked Zucchini Fries
    24 of 31 Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies
    25 of 31 Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
    26 of 31 Southern-Style Collard Greens
    27 of 31 Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels
    28 of 31 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
    29 of 31 Smashed Brussels Sprouts
    30 of 31 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
    31 of 31 Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

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