Easter made easy, sides and salads to love

Let’s be honest, once the lamb is sorted, it’s the sides that bring the table to life. This list is packed with fresh salads and easy favourites, hand picked to round out your Easter meal while keeping things stress free. Think colour, crunch and plenty of flavour, without adding any unnecessary work to your to-do list.

Made for easy hosting, these tasty sides can be prepped ahead or pulled together quickly, which is exactly what you want when there’s a roast in the oven and guests are rolling in. Each recipe is a great match for a New Zealand lamb roast, or if beef is more your style, that works too.

Perfect for grazing all afternoon, these dishes make the most of seasonal New Zealand vegetables, helping you feel stoked about your spread without overcomplicating the day. Less time worrying about what goes with what, more time topping up plates, catching up with mates and soaking up the long weekend. That sounds like a pretty good Easter plan to us.

Kūmara and mandarin rice salad

A well-loved Kiwi side with a citrus spin, combines sweet kumara and mandarin for a lighter Easter option. Great for sharing, it’s an easy salad that also doubles as a clever way to use leftover rice.

Feijoa salsa

Sweet, tangy and unmistakably Kiwi, this feijoa salsa brings a full burst of flavour that feels right at home on a sharing table. Spoon it over grilled lamb or simply enjoy with chips for a fresh, easy side everyone will talk about.

Mushroom Kebabs

Charred, juicy mushrooms on skewers bring big flavour with minimal fuss, making them a welcome addition to any BBQ day. Perfect for a long-weekend fry-up, serve them alongside steaks or snack on them straight from the barbecue.

Cauliflower salad with harissa

A vibrant, flavour packed side that’s made for Easter entertaining, this cauliflower salad with harissa adds colour and spice to the table. It pairs beautifully with roast New Zealand lamb or grilled steak, balancing rich mains with fresh, punchy flavour.

Colourful Caprese Salad

This vibrant Caprese salad proves that simple ingredients can still steal the show. Ripe tomatoes, soft mozzarella and fresh basil create a refreshing salad that feels right at home next to your favourite easter roast lamb dish.

Garlic Potato Hash

Crispy, garlicky and a little bit indulgent, this potato hash is comfort in a bowl that works at brunch or on the table next to an Easter lamb. Easy to whip up and seriously satisfying, it’s truly a crowd pleaser.