Holidays & Occasions Easter 20 Easy Easter Lunch Ideas By Jorie Nicole McDonald Jorie Nicole McDonald Jorie Nicole McDonald leads editorial video efforts for Southern Living. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she creates engaging visual content for the website and various social media platforms. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 13, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: 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. 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. With a little prep in the kitchen, it is sure to be an Easter lunch to remember. 01 of 20 Artichoke and Spinach Dip 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. 02 of 20 Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries 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. 03 of 20 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles 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. 04 of 20 Angel Biscuits Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Angel Biscuits Bread lovers, rejoice! This Angel Biscuit recipe is buttery, warm, and 0h-so delicious. 05 of 20 Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob 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. 06 of 20 Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw 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. 07 of 20 Baked Beans Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Baked Beans There isn't a Southern occasion where Baked Beans don't belong - especially Easter lunch. 08 of 20 Classic Succotash Alison Miksch Recipe: Classic Succotash Fresh farmer's market ingredients like tomatoes, corn, and lima beans pair beautifully with Easter mains. 09 of 20 Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal 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. 10 of 20 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese 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. 11 of 20 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 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. 12 of 20 Crispy Potatoes 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. 13 of 20 Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad 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. 14 of 20 Baked Zucchini Fries Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries Surprise your Easter guests with this fried zucchini dish. 15 of 20 Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies 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. 16 of 20 Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette 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. 17 of 20 Southern-Style Collard Greens 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. 18 of 20 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Iain Bagwell Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Even the Easter Bunny would approve of these Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots. 19 of 20 Smashed Brussels Sprouts Trey Ellis Recipe: Smashed Brussels Sprouts The mild flavor in this recipe pairs nicely with robust Easter main dishes. 20 of 20 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites 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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