Recipes and Cooking Party Recipes Seasonal Recipes 15 Shareable Spring Sides to Take to a Potluck Party By Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert Instagram Twitter Kristy is a freelance travel and food writer with bylines in Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Dera Burreson Bring something new to the table this spring. Fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, hearty grains, and potatoes can only mean one thing: Spring has sprung! Celebrate the season with these side dishes and salads that are begging to be shared. Spring potlucks are all about fresh flavors, and our spring potluck recipes are as fresh as they come. No matter the spring potluck themes of your next gathering, these potluck side dishes and salads are sure to please every palate. From a springtime potato salad to the best salad to take to a potluck, your friends and family will love these fresh spins on classic potluck dishes. 01 of 15 Classic Creamy Artichoke Dip View Recipe Dera Burreson Fresh spring veggies are the perfect vehicles for scooping up heaps of everyone's favorite potluck dip. Artichoke dip is a potluck staple, and our large-scale version serves at least 12. Canned artichokes, sour cream, Parmesan, and mayonnaise, create the classic base, but your creativity can take it from there with mix-in ideas ranging from chorizo to roasted red peppers. 02 of 15 Mini Bacon-Mushroom Quiches View Recipe Dera Burreson Fresh green onions are sliced right into the mixture for these portable quiches. Frozen puffed pastry shells save time on prep, but it's the generous amounts of bacon, mushrooms, and swiss cheese that make these a hit. Transport in a muffin tin or even a cupcake carrier for easy portability. 03 of 15 Garlicky Asparagus Flatbread View Recipe Con Poulos Pizza at a potluck? When it's topped with fresh asparagus and yellow onions, we say yes! This spring flatbread serves 12 and is best when served with a drizzle of honey on each slice. 04 of 15 Glazed Carrots with Pistachios View Recipe Blaine Moats Carrot recipes for spring are bursting with flavor, and these glazed carrots are no different. Toasted pistachios add a satisfying crunch to the carrot potluck side dish while fresh thyme adds an herbaceous spin on the brown sugar sauce. Don't forget to keep the carrot tops on for some added color. 05 of 15 Spring German Potato Salad View Recipe Jason Donnelly This potluck potato salad comes together in your slow cooker or pressure cooker for easy prep and transportation. New potatoes, crispy bacon, and a spicy ground mustard in this savory spring side dish prove potato salad can be sophisticated. Stir in fresh parsley and green onions just before serving. 06 of 15 Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Brighten any party when you arrive with this gorgeous spring pasta salad in tow. It's brimming with springtime cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and plenty of bright herbs and spices. Sprinkle fresh basil on top for a flavorful finishing touch. 07 of 15 Verde Risotto View Recipe Aya Brackett Vibrant greens and pops of red cherry tomatoes keep the colors of spring in line with the flavors of this spring potluck dish. Hosting a crowd with different dietary preferences? This basil pesto-smothered green risotto is vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with spring veggies like artichokes, peas, squash, and asparagus. 08 of 15 Herbed Goat Cheese Spread View Recipe Marty Baldwin Fresh herbs are the epitome of spring flavor. Two steps and 15 minutes are all you need to whip together a cheesy spread that's loaded with spring's freshest herbs. Pair with toasted baguette slices for an appetizer that will fly off the plate. 09 of 15 Creamy Sweet Potato Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats No potluck is complete without potato salad, but you can give this classic side a spring makeover by using sweet potatoes and green onions. Our spring potato salad for a potluck is lightened up by adding Greek yogurt. Serve this salad chilled for best results. 10 of 15 Layered Greek Dip View Recipe Andy Lyons This layered dip will bring your potluck guests on a flavorful trip to springtime in Greece … no passport required. Dress up classic hummus with add-ins like green onions and fresh veggies, before adding in Kalamata olives, cream cheese, and crumbled feta. Pair with crunchy pita chips for a grand party starter. 11 of 15 Classic Potato Salad View Recipe Andy Lyons You can't beat a classic, and our creamy potato salad is a welcome addition at any spring potluck. It's full of tender new potatoes, crisp celery, sweet pickles, and chopped hard-cooked eggs. Add a dash of paprika for extra flavor. 12 of 15 Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Green Onion Vinaigrette View Recipe Jason Donnelly Shaved Brussels sprouts are the surprising base of our orange- and cashew-studded slaw. This fresh and fruity salad is one of our favorite salads at a potluck, with its perfect dressing-to-veggies ratio. The green onion vinaigrette gets a tangy/sweet twist from lemon juice and a bit of honey. 13 of 15 Potato-Cauliflower Salad View Recipe Andy Lyons What could possibly make potato salad better? Bacon, of course! Not only are we adding crispy bacon to this potluck potato salad recipe, but we're also giving it a helping of veggies by way of spring cauliflower. 14 of 15 Radish and Cucumber Salad View Recipe Karla Conrad Don't let radish tops go to waste—this spring dish mixes them in along with radish slices, cucumbers, and a simple rice vinegar dressing. This fresh side salad will brighten up the table at any spring potluck! 15 of 15 Edamame-Avocado Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats This delicious spring recipe can serve up to 20 guests. Healthy edamame and avocado are the stars of this quick and easy potluck dip. Nutty basil pesto, lemon juice, and chopped tomato add delicious flavor and texture. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit