20 Easy Passover Side Dishes | Effortless Elegance

Introduction

Easy Passover side dishes are a lifesaver when you’re juggling matzo, Manischewitz, and a table full of hungry (and often opinionated) relatives. I’m Samuel, your trusty kitchen guide here at Trips Recipes, and I know that while Passover is steeped in tradition, your meal doesn’t need to be steeped in stress. These simple side dishes are proof that delicious doesn’t have to mean difficult. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share, these easy recipes will help you breeze through your Seder prep without sacrificing flavor or flair.

20 Easy Passover side dishes

Dish	Main Ingredients	Flavor	Difficulty	Time
Lemon-Garlic Sautéed Spinach	Spinach, garlic, lemon, olive oil	Bright, garlicky	Easy	15 minutes
Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad	Carrots, chickpeas, cumin, lemon, parsley	Spiced, tangy	Easy	30 minutes
Cucumber-Radish Quinoa Tabbouleh	Quinoa, cucumber, radish, mint, lemon	Fresh, zesty	Easy	20 minutes
Sweet Potato and Apple Kugel	Sweet potato, apple, honey, eggs, cinnamon	Sweet, comforting	Moderate	55 minutes
Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Herbs	Cauliflower, onion, garlic, lemon, parsley	Herbaceous, light	Easy	20 minutes
Asparagus with Lemon-Mint Dressing	Asparagus, mint, lemon, olive oil	Crisp, citrusy	Easy	15 minutes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes	Potatoes, roasted garlic, olive oil	Creamy, savory	Easy	25 minutes
Lemon Dill Green Beans	Green beans, lemon, dill, olive oil	Tart, herbaceous	Easy	20 minutes
Sautéed Mushrooms with Thyme	Mushrooms, thyme, olive oil	Earthy, savory	Easy	15 minutes
Matzo Spinach Pie	Matzo, spinach, onion, egg	Savory, soft	Moderate	35 minutes
Herb-Roasted Potatoes	Baby potatoes, rosemary, olive oil	Crispy, herby	Easy	35 minutes
Caramelized Onion Matzo Farfel	Matzo farfel, onions, eggs	Sweet-savory	Moderate	25 minutes
Romaine and Citrus Salad	Romaine, orange, grapefruit, onion	Juicy, refreshing	Easy	10 minutes
Charoset (Make-Ahead)	Apples, walnuts, cinnamon, sweet wine	Sweet, nutty	Easy	10 minutes + chill
Zucchini Kugel	Zucchini, egg, matzo meal, onion	Soft, savory	Easy	40 minutes
Passover Corn Salad	Corn (kitniyot), pepper, scallions, lemon	Bright, crisp	Easy	10 minutes
Garlic Roasted Broccoli	Broccoli, garlic, olive oil	Roasty, bold	Easy	20 minutes
Beet and Carrot Slaw	Beets, carrots, lemon, olive oil	Sweet-tangy	Easy	10 minutes
Mushroom-Onion Matzo Kugel	Matzo, mushrooms, onion, eggs	Hearty, savory	Moderate	40 minutes
Avocado Citrus Salad	Avocado, orange, onion, lemon	Silky, bright	Easy	10 minutes

1. Lemon-Garlic Sautéed Spinach

Ingredients:

• 2 lb fresh spinach (washed & dried)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest and juice of 2 lemons
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add spinach in batches, stirring just until wilted.
3. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Season to taste.
4. Cool, refrigerate, and reheat gently before serving.

2. Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 6 cups carrots (chopped or baby), roasted
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp harissa (optional)
• Juice of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Roast carrots at 400°F for 20 minutes; cool.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients. Toss with carrots and chickpeas.
3. Stir in parsley. Chill and serve cold.

3. Cucumber-Radish Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
• 1½ cups diced cucumber
• 1 cup thinly sliced radish
• ½ cup parsley + ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix quinoa, cucumber, radish, and herbs.
2. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss.
3. Chill and serve with a fresh stir.

4. Sweet Potato and Apple Kugel

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & grated
• 2 apples, peeled & grated
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup matzo meal
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease baking dish.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Transfer to dish and bake 45–55 minutes until set.
4. Cool, refrigerate, and reheat to serve.

5. Cauliflower “Rice” Pilaf with Herbs

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, riced
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup dill and parsley, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add cauliflower and cook 5–7 minutes.
2. Stir in herbs and lemon juice. Season.
3. Cool and serve warm or room temp.

6. Asparagus with Lemon-Mint Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Steam or blanch asparagus until tender.
2. Cool in ice water.
3. Whisk dressing ingredients and drizzle over asparagus.
4. Serve cold or room temp.

7. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 head garlic, roasted
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain.
2. Mash with roasted garlic and olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Keep warm or reheat before serving.

8. Lemon Dill Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Blanch green beans. Cool quickly.
2. Toss with oil, lemon, dill, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve chilled or room temperature.

9. Sautéed Mushrooms with Thyme

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme leaves
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat oil, add mushrooms, cook until browned.
2. Add thyme, season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

10. Matzo Spinach Pie

Ingredients:

• 3 matzos, softened in water
• 2 cups cooked spinach
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup onion, sautéed
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Layer matzo, spinach, eggs, and onion in a baking dish.
2. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
3. Cool and slice.

11. Herb-Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss potatoes with oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
2. Roast at 400°F for 30–35 minutes.
3. Serve hot or warm.

12. Caramelized Onion Matzo Farfel

Ingredients:

• 2 cups matzo farfel
• 2 large onions, caramelized
• 2 eggs
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Soak farfel in water and drain.
2. Mix with caramelized onions and eggs.
3. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

13. Romaine and Citrus Salad

Ingredients:

• 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 orange, segmented
• 1 grapefruit, segmented
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• Olive oil & lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss gently with dressing.

14. Charoset (Make-Ahead)

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup sweet red wine

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours.

15. Zucchini Kugel

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup matzo meal
• ½ onion, chopped
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Bake in greased dish at 375°F for 40 minutes.

16. Passover Corn Salad (Kitniyot-friendly)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups corn (if using kitniyot)
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Chill before serving.

17. Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss ingredients together.
2. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes.

18. Beet and Carrot Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 beet, grated
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Chill and serve cold.

19. Mushroom-Onion Matzo Kugel

Ingredients:

• 3 sheets matzo
• 1 cup mushrooms, sautéed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Soak matzo, combine with other ingredients.
2. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.

20. Avocado Citrus Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 orange, segmented
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• Lemon juice, olive oil, salt

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients.
2. Dress lightly and serve immediately.

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