9 Praise-Worthy Salads To Lighten Up Your Easter Spread

When you've got a big Easter meal to prepare, the last thing you want to worry about is tossing together the greens. But we're here to prove that, just like that Honey-Glazed Ham, the salad can be a show-stopper in its own right. In true Southern style, we've done our Easter salads up with all the appropriate bells and whistles. That means homemade, ranch-inspired Buttermilk Dressing, peak-season heirloom tomatoes dusted with salt, and cobb salad tossed in an addictively salty bacon dressing. All of these salads are quick and easy to prepare, but they are by no means simple. A great salad is multi-dimensional, with various flavors and textures that balance sweet and savory. We love unexpected combinations like clementines and collard greens or watermelon and tomato. By the time Easter rolls around, the Southern heat has already started to crank up, so we've also included a few refreshing fruit salads to round out your meal.