Passover meals are often filled with rich, hearty dishes, but every holiday spread could use a little refreshing crunch and color. If you’re on the hunt for easy, yet striking salads that will add flair to your table without a lot of fuss, you’ve come to the right place.
These salads bring something special to the table, from the vibrant hues of roasted beets to the crisp, satisfying crunch of fresh cabbage and radishes. They’re perfect for those moments when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Whether you’re looking for something fresh to complement your main course, or you need a quick dish that still feels elegant and festive, these salads have you covered.
1. Roasted Beet Salad by Yakov Leib and Fraidy Kaufman
A twist on the classic, using roasted beets instead of boiled beets.
2. Roasted Radish and Tomato Salad by Sima Kazarnovsky
I didn’t know I liked radishes until this year. Turns out, they are really, really good. The sharp flavor and satisfying crunch add so much to any salad. I saw a roasted radish recipe in a magazine recently and I knew I had to try it out. The sharp flavor drastically changes, and it no longer adds the crunch to your salad. But it is so delicious in its own right. Pair it with bursting roasted tomatoes and a classic dill dressing, and you have a salad that’s both unique and familiar enough to have you easily finishing the bowl.
3. Rainbow Salad with Sweet Lemon Dressing by Faigy Grossman
This crispy, enticing salad offers a breathtaking palette of magnificent colors along with a tangy dressing. Use as a beautiful appetizer for your Yom Tov seudah as is, or add a small piece of simple grilled salmon or chicken, if you’d like.
4. Red and Purple Cabbage Salad by Brynie Greisman
This light and refreshing salad is crunchy, full of flavor, and full of good-for-you ingredients. Pairs well with fish, chicken, or meat. I love to nosh on it as is!
5. Oyster Steak Salad Board by Chaya Suri Leitner
The beauty of a salad platter is the ability to utilize almost any ingredients that you have on hand, or to add just the ones you like. Additionally, everything in this platter can be prepared up to three days in advance (the oyster steak tastes amazing room temp) and assembled right before serving. This salad has become my family’s favorite replacement for Pesach cholent.
6. That Crunchy Salad That Goes with Anything by Rivky Rabinowitz
As you may know by now, watermelon radishes are a staple in my fridge just as cucumbers are in many others. I love this salad because it includes vegetables that are all peeled, making it a perfect first course if your minhag is to peel all your produce.
7. Creamy Avocado Salad + Dip by Chanie Nayman
I was shocked at how this dressing stayed bright green in the fridge for over a week! Matzah, salt, and avocado is always a great shidduch, and the salad is not too shabby either!
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