These Healthy Appetizer Ideas provide the inspiration we need when we want to serve food that’s tasty and in line with our diet goals.
You’ll find small bite appetizers and finger foods with healthier ingredients and specialty diets for any gathering, including clean eating, gluten-free, vegan, Paleo, and Keto.
Charcuterie Board Recipe
A step by step guide to building an excellent charcuterie board.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad Bites
All the flavors of Caprese salad – tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella – wrapped in prosciutto.
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Pear and Goat Cheese Appetizer
Fresh pear and creamy goat cheese bring a tangy-sweet balance of flavor when garnished with honey and balsamic for a simple, elegant appetizer.
10 Minute Marinated Mushrooms
Skip the jar and whip up this easy-breezy appetizer in 10 just minutes! They’re great right away and even better after spending some quality time in this delicious homemade marinade!
SEE THIS RECIPE Shrimp and Prosciutto with Smoky Honey Mustard Sauce
Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp seared in a skillet or broiled until crisp and served with smoky honey mustard sauce.
SEE THIS RECIPE Fresh Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salsa
This delicious twist on salsa brings a touch of sweet and savory as juicy fresh peaches and plump, flavorful heirloom tomatoes team up for the best salsa you’ll have all summer.
SEE THIS RECIPE Easy Cranberry Basil Shrimp Cocktail
This cranberry basil shrimp cocktail is made with the BEST homemade cocktail sauce! It’s a refreshing and healthy appetizer that’s gluten-free, paleo, low carb and easy to make.
SEE THIS RECIPE Caramelized Onion Dip
Sweet yellow onions caramelized and mixed with Greek yogurt for a healthy dip upgrade.
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Ricotta & Goat Cheese Flatbread with Pomegranate & Fig Balsamic
Fresh cheese and juicy pomegranate accented with rosemary and fig creates an easy and festive holiday appetizer.
SEE THIS RECIPE Paleo Buffalo Ranch Dip
This buffalo ranch dip is amazing at any Superbowl party, and no one will ever know it is paleo! Pair it with celery sticks and carrots to complete the whole buffalo wing experience.
SEE THIS RECIPE Roasted Olives with Feta and Herbs
This simple and elegant Mediterranean-inspired appetizer is my go to for parties of all kinds. Healthy olives fit into most everyone’s diet, so it’s always a hit.
SEE THIS RECIPE Curry Chicken Salad Boats
Curry chicken salad served on romaine lettuce boats for an easy, delicious appetizer recipe.
SEE THIS RECIPE Honey Balsamic BBQ Meatballs
You’ll love these sticky, sassy, and saucy gluten-free meatballs on your party table.
SEE THIS RECIPE Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes dusted with rosemary and roasted on a cast iron pan for a crisp, yet slightly chewy texture to serve with dips, appetizers, or fondue.
SEE THIS RECIPE Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Herbed Goat Cheese
Savory herbed cheese stuffed inside sweet dates and wrapped with bacon for a uniquely sweet, savory, smoky appetizer.
SEE THIS RECIPE Bruschetta and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Fire up the grill and make these bruschetta and goat cheese stuffed grilled mushroom caps! Vegetarian, low carb, veggie-heavy, and perfect for an outdoor party or barbecue.
SEE THIS RECIPE Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer
Delicate real crab mixed with cheese and lightly seasoned to stuff mushrooms.
SEE THIS RECIPE Green Chile Pecan Cheese Spread
Just like the bell pepper cheese spread this green chile pecan cheese spread can be served with bagel chips, pita chips, or any chips for that matter. You could also spread it on a flour tortilla, roll the tortilla, and cut it into little bite-size snacks.
SEE THIS RECIPE Healthy California Roll Sushi Bites
These sushi bites are made of creamy Greek yogurt, avocado, and crab meat and topped on a cucumber. They’re a healthy, low carb snack that tastes like a California Roll, for only 40 calories!
SEE THIS RECIPE Endive Salad Bites with Pears and Blue Cheese
Endive Salad Bites crisp Belgian endive filled with pears, cranberries, blue cheese and pecans. They’re an easy, elegant appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering!
SEE THIS RECIPE Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
There is nothing more addictive than tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty, crispy prosciutto. It only takes 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for this simple and delicious appetizer!
SEE THIS RECIPE Smoky Cashew Chipotle Cheese {Vegan, Paleo}
Now vegans and dairy-free friends can enjoy cheese too. This smoky vegan cashew chipotle “cheese” uses a nut base for a delicious allergy-friendly dip, sauce, or spread.
SEE THIS RECIPE Baked Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Greek yogurt and mayo create a deliciously creamy dip!
SEE THIS RECIPE Pistachio Basil Ricotta Spread with Honey
You can spread it on the crackers for a ready-made bite-sized appetizer or serve it in a bowl with a cheese spreader, a pile of crackers, and a bowl of honey on the side. Start to finish, this spread takes about 5 minutes to put together.
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