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Easter Sunday tables across America are known for tradition — glazed ham, pastel desserts and plenty of family favorites.

But one celebrity chef says there's a lesser-known dish that steals the spotlight every year, even if it surprises guests at first.

Jason Smith, a Food Network personality known for his Southern-style cooking, told Fox News Digital that while fresh spring vegetables are a staple of his Easter spread, an unexpected recipe is often what gets people talking.

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"Easter is one of my favorite holidays for wonderful spring dishes," said Smith, who was raised in Kentucky and now lives in Florida. "In the South, we celebrate with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits."

Among his favorites is sautéed spring peas and carrots with pistachios — a simple but flavorful side that blends sweetness, texture and crunch.

Celebrity chef Jason Smith told Fox News Digital that one of his favorite Easter side dishes is sautéed spring peas and carrots. (iStock)

"From the sweet spring peas to the earthy tender carrots and pistachios that give the dish just the perfect crunch, it's a must-have on my Easter table spread," he said.

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However, it's another dish — one many Americans may not expect — that often becomes the biggest conversation starter.

Smith said his family never skips a Southern staple known as cornbread salad.

Cornbread and salad don't often go together — but a cornbread salad is a Southern staple in the Smith house on Easter. (iStock)

"I hear y'all saying, 'What do you mean cornbread being in a salad?'" he said. 

"Well, you ain't had a good salad 'til you've had this."

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The dish layers crumbled buttermilk cornbread with a tangy herb mayo dressing, along with fresh spring onions and sweet red peppers.

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"When ol' Peter Rabbit comes by, he'll want to set right down and have a plate full with you," Smith said.

Smith shows off some of his favorite Easter dishes: spring peas and carrots, left, and a cornbread salad, right. (Jason Smith)

The combination, he said, surprises first-timers — but quickly wins them over.

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For Smith, Easter cooking is all about celebrating the season — and maybe introducing guests to something new.

Peter Burke is a lifestyle editor with Fox News Digital. He covers various lifestyle topics, with an emphasis on food and drink.

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