"Passover is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about what recipes you’ll want to fill your Seder menu with this year. With a specific set of dietary restrictions to be considered, it’s important to do some research to make sure all of your dishes have the green light to be served at your gatherings. Whether you observe Passover yourself and are looking for some new recipes to bring to the table, or you’re attending a Seder dinner for the first time and aren’t quite sure what to bring, we got you covered! Get ready to have a very delicious and joyous celebration with this list of recipes.
From traditional favorites to simple recipes that are Kosher-friendly, here are 30 tasty Passover recipes that will be sure to leave everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Starters
1. Matzo Ball Soup
A warm matzo ball soup is a classic Jewish dish that’s a must-have for Passover, and this traditional recipe will definitely be a crowd pleaser.
2. Butter Lettuce Salad
Pair your main course with this light, tasty side salad that’s super easy to make and will compliment anything you serve alongside it.
3. Cucumber Salad
Brimming with cucumbers and bright herbs, this Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe is a gentle addition to any Passover meal. You can also put your Seder plate’s extra parsley to good use by sprinkling it on top.
4. Cucumber Tomato Red Onion Salad
Add a cool, refreshing bite to your Passover plate with this vegetable and fruit medley that’s ideal for the beginning of spring.
5. Best Healthy Coleslaw Ever
With spring just kicking off, why not combine a garden-like medley of nutritious veggies into a clean coleslaw to complement your heartier Passover dishes?
6. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Take one guess… what will dip perfectly into this delightfully rich and fragrant (and vegan) spinach artichoke dip? Matzo, of course!
7. Carrot Ginger Soup
If you’re not keen on matzo ball soup, or are simply looking for a flavorful soup alternative, this recipe of fresh carrots, ginger, and coconut milk will add just the right amount of spice to your meal.
Main Dishes
8. Slow Cooker Brisket
This slow cooker brisket is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and is also another very traditional Passover dish ideal for your main course.
9. Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Elevate your dinner from a plain, roasted chicken breast and add a kick with some zesty lemon and pepper flavors.
10. Gluten-Free Matzo Lasagna
This is a super unique and fun recipe that uses matzah in a non-traditional way to make a yummy lasagna that’s suitable for the holiday’s dietary restrictions.
11. Pan Seared Salmon
This salmon recipe is so easy, yet so tasty. Simply made with just a few ingredients including oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, your guests are sure to remember this delicious dish.
12. Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Sweet Mustard Glaze
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only holiday around this time where a mouthwatering serving of juicy corned beef (it’s also a nice alternative to brisket’s leanness). Plus, you get two for one, because it’s slow cooked with generous doses of hearty veggies too.
13. Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
If you really want to impress your dinner guests, this slow roasted lamb is quite the recipe to whip up—and it’s worth every second of the cooking process.
14. The Juiciest Grilled Chicken Kebabs
As everyone around the table grows hungrier and hungrier while your Passover Seder is underway, they’ll definitely be floored as soon as this delectable chicken gets passed around.
15. Easy Ratatouille
Perfect for both a main or a side dish, this delicious ratatouille adds a hearty element to your meal that’s great for serving large groups.
16. Harvest Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Since you probably already have enough on your to-do list for celebrating Passover, why not make life easier by combining your main and side dishes into one epic arrangement with this easy sheet pan recipe?
Side Dishes
17. Traditional Charoset
You really can’t go wrong with apples, walnuts, and brown sugar, you know? This traditional dish is a must-have at your Passover table this year.
18. Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes
If you’re looking for a simple yet hearty side dish that will pair well with whatever entree is being served, baked sweet potatoes are Passover-friendly and always tasty.
19. Passover Potato Latkes
Potato pancakes don’t have to stop at Hanukkah! Swapping in matzo meal for regular flour, this tasty latke recipe is Passover friendly and keeps to the tune of festive Jewish holidays.
20. Avocado Egg Salad
Make use of hard boiled eggs beyond your Seder plate. This spin on egg salad will be a nourishing side dish, and may be extra welcomed if there are any vegetarians at the table.
21. Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Here’s another easy-to-make side dish that’s also vegan friendly and packs a mighty serving of vegetables in disguise (this recipe calls for cashews, so make sure those are Kosher certified!).
22. Honey Glazed Carrots
These super tasty honey glazed carrots are a perfect balance of savory and sweet that are ideal for serving as part of any Seder menu.
23. Passover Potato Kugel
This classic Jewish dish similar to a casserole gives noodles a break and focuses on fluffy potatoes instead. Lending itself well to leftovers, it’s a wholesome dish that you can keep returning to all week long.
Desserts
24. Chocolate & Sprinkles Matzo
Your little ones (or anyone!) will be obsessed with this simple dessert that’s a foolproof way to use up any extra matzah you have laying around.
25. Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
The name says it all. Containing no flour products whatsoever, this indulgent chocolate cake recipe reminds you that changing your diet for Passover doesn’t have to be that hard!
26. Coconut Macaroons
Get ready to really wow your crowd with these easy bite-sized macaroons that you’ll definitely want to start making year-round!
27. Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Since most pastry-type desserts must be avoided during Passover, it’s a great holiday to use as an excuse for the silky decadence of chocolate mousse. Even better, this one swaps in heart healthy avocado to create this dessert’s beloved whipped consistency rather than using eggs and dairy products.
28. Easy Vegan Flan (No Bake!)
OK, while we realize the spotlight’s on celebrating Jewish culture, there’s certainly no shame in whipping up this yummy and popular Spanish and Latin dessert as part of your festivities—especially since it contains zero flour or leavening!
29. Paleo Cashew Butter Cookies
There’s no reason you should have to skip out on chocolate chip cookies during Passover, and this creative recipe that incorporates creamy cashew butter will satisfy that craving and then some.
30. Glazed Chocolate Donuts (Grain-Free)
With leavened grains going against the Passover dining rules, these grain-free donuts are absolutely delicious and a perfect fit for the occasion.
