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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    24 Cold Easter Buffet Ideas to Make the Holiday Easy and Delicious

    Modified: Mar 27, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    There's nothing better than an easy Easter buffet spread. Loaded with flavors, textures, and ease, you can either make everything ahead of time or have people bring their own dishes. It's even easier with this collection of 24 cold Easter buffet ideas because you don't have to worry about keeping anything warm! Try cold asparagus salad, Grandma's coleslaw, deviled egg macaroni salad, and more!

    Mango Salad Recipe

    A bowl full of mango salad recipe and a wooden spoon removing a serving.
    Mango Salad Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Looking for a refreshing, vibrant side? This mango salad recipe combines ripe, juicy mango, fresh veggies, a hint of spice and a tangy lime dressing for a bright, flavorful dish. It's ready in minutes and perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Mango Salad Recipe

    Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

    A bowl full of salad with a spoonful on top.
    Cold Asparagus Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This cold asparagus salad is a must for asparagus lovers! It's easy to make and a summer salad everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

    Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese

    A fresh spinach salad with strawberry slices, red onions, feta cheese, walnuts, and a creamy dressing being poured over.
    Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Strawberry spinach goat cheese salad is full of sweet and tangy flavors, nuts, and the perfect chardonnay vinaigrette.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese

    Mixed Green Salad With Fruit And Nuts

    Close-up of a fresh, lettuce-less spinach salad with sliced apples, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled feta cheese.
    Mixed Green Salad With Fruit And Nuts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Mixed Green Salad with Fruit and Nuts is an amazing combination of fresh ingredients that compliments any meal or is a satisfying dish all by itself.
    Get the Recipe: Mixed Green Salad With Fruit And Nuts

    Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    A Cranberry Pretzel Salad square on a plate.
    Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    Grandma's Coleslaw

    A bowl of coleslaw with red grapes, shredded carrots, and sliced almonds, prepared using an old-fashioned recipe, on a light blue background.
    Grandma's Coleslaw. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Coleslaw

    Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad

    Close-up of a wooden spoon holding a lettuce-less pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with pesto sauce.
    Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This pesto tortellini pasta salad is loaded with cheese tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and more and makes a great side or main dish.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad

    Jalapeno Coleslaw

    A vibrant bowl of mixed vegetable salad with corn, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro, served with a lime wedge on a rustic blue table.
    Jalapeno Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe is the best. It's a simple side dish for summer and a great dish to take to potlucks and family gatherings.
    Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Coleslaw

    Classic Pasta Salad

    Closeup of Classic Pasta Salad.
    Classic Pasta Salad. Photo Credit : Kitchen Divas

    Classic Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasoning to make a fresh tasting side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Pasta Salad

    Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

    A wooden spoonful of Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad being lifted out of a bowl.
    Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Creamy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad combines tender pasta, hard-boiled eggs, mayo, mustard, and relish for the ultimate side dish. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, Easter, and family dinners. It's an easy make-ahead side dish for any gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    A plate of fruit salad with apples, grapes, orange slices and chocolate chips.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    Easy Grape Salad Recipe

    Close up of creamy Grape salad.
    Easy Grape Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Grape Salad Recipe

    Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad in bowl.
    Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    You are going to love this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Pasta Salad. It's full of crunchy veggies, savory feta, and juicy shrimp. It's the perfect BBQ side dish!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

    An overhead shot of the coleslaw.
    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is refreshingly crunchy, sweet, AND tart all in one. It's a great accompaniment to any protein or for a potluck dinner!
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

    Bell Pepper Salad

    Close-up of a colorful no lettuce salad featuring green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers mixed with onions.
    Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Hot Girl Summer Salad with crunchy bell peppers, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and a tangy homemade dressing makes a great combination.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad)

    Broccoli Crunch Salad

    A bowl of broccoli and potato salad with creamy dressing, exemplifying salads without lettuce.
    Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad

    Italian Cheese Bread

    Two slices of buttered cornbread on a white plate. The cornbread has a golden-yellow color with a slightly crumbly texture, making it an ideal side dish. A truly mouthwatering addition to any meal.
    Italian Herbs And Cheese Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This quick bread recipe for Italian Cheese Bread recipe is the best for grilled cheese and tastes similar to Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster but in loaf form.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Cheese Bread

    Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

    Closeup overhead shot of tortellini salad.
    Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This 10-ingredient Costco copycat recipe for Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad is made with only 10 minutes of active prep time!
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Two slices of bread topped with melting butter on a plate with a green-checkered cloth in the background, making for a mouthwatering side dish.
    Grandma'S Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while bread is baking is heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Best Greek Pasta Salad

    A spoonful of salad.
    Best Greek Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Best Greek Pasta Salad

    Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

    Stack of freshly baked square biscuits on a white decorative plate, showcasing a golden-brown crust and a fluffy, cheesy interior.
    Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits? You're going to be head over heels for these simple homemade biscuits, Cream Cheese Biscuits!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

    Brazilian Cheese Bread

    A pile of bread bites on a plate.
    Brazilian Cheese Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten free, addition to any meal!
    Get the Recipe: Brazilian Cheese Bread

    Mediterranean Rice Salad

    A bowl of Mediterranean Rice Salad.
    Mediterranean Rice Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Hearty, wholesome, and super healthy, this super easy rice salad recipe is going to become your next favorite side dish to pair with any grilled or baked meat.
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Rice Salad

    Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

    A bowlful of salad.
    Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

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