20 Vegan Easter Recipes That Rethink the Traditional Menu

It’s that time of year: Easter is just around the corner, and with it comes all the joy of spring’s most delicious offerings. Carrot cake is back, asparagus and arugula are making their seasonal comeback, and al fresco dining is officially on the way. And while planning an Easter menu can feel overwhelming, these vegan Easter recipes make it easy to put together a spread that feels delicious, fresh, and full of flavor.

Whether you’re fully plant-based or just want to add more vegetables to your holiday table, these vegan Easter recipes are real standouts. They bring beauty and joy to a celebration like Easter itself, proving that a produce-centric diet can still feel special, abundant, and completely satisfying.

20 Vegan Easter Recipes to Brighten Your Table

Traditions vary, but my family usually gathers on Easter at mid-afternoon. It gives the morning a slower, more relaxed pace and leaves enough time between lunch and dinner to “rest your eyes,” as my father would say. There is no rush to put together a full brunch situation, and you can eat your way through the afternoon and evening. It really is both worlds! That being said, more power to the brunch people—there’s nothing like a nice spring table in the afternoon to brighten the day and cause more excitement.

And here’s the best part: every recipe on this list works well no matter how you celebrate. From vegan Easter brunch ideas and seasonal side dishes to crowd-pleasing mains, cocktails, and desserts, these vegan Easter recipes make it easy to create a menu everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a fully plant-based gathering or just adding a few new spring dishes to the table, these recipes are festive, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating the season.

Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Hummus Flatbread

With a hearty plant-based offering, this vegan flatbread is delicious (and easy to whip up!). If you’re making hummus ahead of time, all you have to do is warm up your pita, spread a generous amount of hummus, and top with your favorite veggies.

Classic Easy Bruschetta

As a late tomato fan (who hated them, sorry), I’m all about bruschetta as a drink. This classic bruschetta is, well, classic. All it takes are fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to make those bruschetta dreams come to life. Oh, and fried sour dough to put these beautiful dressings on. A crowd-pleasing appetizer you can never go wrong with!

Vegan Pesto

I like to call this “anytime pesto” because it takes about ten minutes to go from blender to bowl and it improves almost anything you pair it with. You can use this to top bruschetta, to pair with crudités, or as a “sauce” option for your Easter spread. Whichever way you choose to take it, be sure to top this pesto with plenty of toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.

Rainbow Beet Salad

We love this recipe for how it celebrates the season during the most festive spring gatherings. The colors are so delicious, and the fresh ingredients make a difference to the heavy holiday dishes. It’s simple, it’s amazing, and it’s made to be shared.

Detox Salad With Cashew-Tamari Dressing

That’s exactly the kind of Easter side dish we want to serve: seasonal, nutritious, and effortlessly beautiful. A mix of greens, leafy greens, and a creamy cashew-tamari dressing make every bite feel special. In addition, those edible flowers make it more fun at a spring gathering.

5-Ingredient Citrus Salad

I can’t stop talking about this orange salad that’s easier than pie. All you have to do is peel and slice the citrus mixture, top with shaved red onion and marcona almonds, and finish with olive oil, salt and pepper. That’s all! It’s whole and far greater than the sum of its parts, and makes a stunning centerpiece for any table.

Pea Salad with Mint and Microgreens

Whether you’re Team Pea or Team Anti-Pea, you can’t help but recommend this great green side dish. It’s full of spring greens like peas (duh), spinach, and sugar snap peas. Plus, it gives off such spring vibes, no?

Einkorn Salad with Charred Squash

In this salad, the einkorn berries straight from the husk are touched as a texture that fills each beautiful part of the game. You’ll cook the whole kabocha squash until it’s tender all over, then add radishes, mustard seeds, pine nuts, herbs, and—yes—einkorn. Consider this your new favorite spring salad, open.

The Best Easy Green Salad

This simple green salad with walnuts and fresh herbs is the perfect vegan Easter recipe to have on your table. It’s easy enough to accompany the mains without overpowering any flavor. Pro tip? Make that dressing the night before so you can drizzle it over the lettuce before serving.

Charlie Bird Farro Salad

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, farro, radishes, mint, and more—yes, more—come together to make this. wonderful a salad that is pointed and ready to elevate your Easter table. It boasts a nice balance of heartiness from farro and freshness from herbs, with herbs and crunchy pistachios sealing the deal in flavor and texture.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is a light, green, and no-nonsense staple for any pasta salad lover. The green content is off the charts, so you can pack more greens in a different format than your typical salad. It celebrates artichokes, avocados, peas, cucumbers, and lots of fresh herbs to combine.

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

If your Easter table could use something a little more cozy, this is the recipe to make it. It delivers a rich flavor and velvety texture, but still feels light enough for a spring gathering. Topped with pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and coconut milk, it’s as good as it is satisfying.

Sautéed Mushrooms with Thyme and Smoked Salt

In case you missed it, mushrooms are the new super food. And in this recipe, they are champions again. You will take small gems and put them in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme and leave until they are caramelized and red. After that, add ghee, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. You can serve these alongside a vegan main or eat them as is – either way is amazing.

Salt and Vinegar Crispy Potatoes

It is no exaggeration to say that these are the best potatoes I have ever had. As a devoted fan of sea salt and vinegar chips, I was naturally inclined to try this OG potato version. And they did not disappoint. Not only is it easy to make, but the recipe only calls for four ingredients that I always have on hand. Run, don’t walk to do these—you won’t regret it.

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Yes, vegan mashed potatoes are possible and delicious! Here, you get all the buttery, potato-y goodness of traditional mashed potatoes without the real butter. That’s right—these mashed potatoes let the tuber itself shine with plenty of olive-laced flavor and texture. They are smooth and taste only. You get a healthy spin without the taste of sacrifice. Total win-win.

Grapefruit, vodka, and agave come together to make a healthy cocktail perfect for spring. It’s easy to put together and refreshing thanks to the tart grapefruit. The best part? You can mix it with everything except sparkling water, which you can add to each glass just before serving.

Elderberry Spring Cocktail

Vodka, St. Germain, meyer lemon juice, and sparkling water are all you need to make this perfect spring drink. It’s fun with those pretty floral ice cubes, so I encourage you to try them. Beautiful chamomile flowers make great cubes, but feel free to experiment! Lavender, forth-me-not’s, thyme—the possibilities are endless.

Gluten-Free & Vegan Carrot Cake

Carrot cake, but in a small form, grab and go. Plus, this recipe is a clean fish you can come back to again and again. With oat milk, maple syrup, walnuts, and shredded carrots, this cake is perfect in every way.

Strawberry Cupcakes are Vegan and Gluten-Free

This gluten-free, vegan strawberry shortcake is a true spring classic—reimagined with a simple, plant-based twist that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. With crisp, golden biscuits that stay soft on the inside and sweet enough to let the juicy strawberries shine through, it’s the kind of dessert that feels sweet and fresh.

Banana-Cashew Baked Oatmeal

You know all about cool overnight oats, but let me introduce you to a warm oatmeal bake that you can prepare for your gathering. This oatmeal includes bananas, peanut butter, cashews, and cinnamon along with oats and ground flaxseed to maximize health benefits. You can prepare this ahead of time, then bake it quickly and reheat it the next day, or refrigerate and wait to enjoy it right out of the oven. You can’t go wrong either.