20 Healthy Appetizers for the Perfect Party
Planning a healthy dinner or party menu is a breeze with these 20 Healthy Appetizers. They are all a little lighter, absolutely delicious and perfect for any event from NYE to game day!
Whether you’re planning to host a party or just ring in the new year at home with your family or a few friends, I’m sure you’re planning to whip up at least a few snack foods. What’s New Year’s Eve without a little bubbly and plenty of dips and finger foods? I don’t know about you, but considering the past few days I’ve just about eaten my weight in cookies; I’m looking to keep things a little lighter for New Year’s Eve. Enjoy this roundup of 20 Healthy Appetizers for the perfect party and most importantly have a fun, safe New Year’s Eve celebration!
If you make any of these healthy appetizers, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how everyone liked it!
Dips
Best Damn Salsa Ever! – This bright, fresh dip is absolutely irresistible! It’s loaded with delicious, vibrant flavor and it comes together in less than 5 minutes.
Best Homemade Guacamole – There are millions of recipes for guacamole, and if you love the stuff as much as I do, give this recipe a try. My friends and family tell me it’s “the best homemade guacamole” they’ve ever tasted. It’s my go-to and one of the recipes on this site that I make the most.
Cowboy Caviar – This is seriously one of my favorite recipes on the blog! Once I start I just can’t stop! As an added bonus, there’s black-eyed-peas for good luck!
Healthy Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip – This Skinny Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is so creamy, cheesy, and delicious; you’ll never believe it’s lightened up!
Smoked Salmon Dip – This easy recipe that will be the hit of your holiday party! It’s creamy and flavorful. Try using light cream cheese and sour cream to make this a bit healthier. It can be whipped up in minutes and makes any occasion feel extra special!
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus – Trader Joe’s Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus doesn’t have anything on the deliciousness of this easy-to-make, very healthy hummus! This recipe is a family favorite that I make ALL of the time. We eat this stuff up, here in the Lee household!
Fire Roasted Salsa – The Best Fire Roasted Salsa is super quick and easy to make (under 20 minutes!), it’s chocked full of fresh grape tomatoes and veggies that have been roasted to perfection, and it’s always a hit at every party.
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dip – Creamy and refreshing, this dip is great for dipping veggies, crackers or chips! Dairy free, paleo, Whole30 friendly. Made in minutes in the blender or food processor.
Baked Brie – I think one of the most popular things I cook may just be warm, gooey melted brie. And this Grilled or Baked Brie with apricot preserves, pecans and cranberries is probably my best brie combo yet!
Finger Foods
Brie Stuffed Mushrooms – The ultimate delicious appetizer for any occasion! Even non-mushroom lovers can’t resist!
Goat Cheese Appetizer and Building the Perfect Cheese Board – This recipe for goat cheese crostini with honey, pecans and thyme could not be more simple to whip up, and all of the flavors go so well together. This is one appetizer everyone is sure to love!
Easy Smoked Sausage Dipping Sauces – These delicious, Easy Smoked Sausage Dipping Sauces are perfect for game day fun. Super simple and super tasty, I’ve got you covered when it comes to a crowd-pleasing app everyone will gobble up!
English Muffin Pizzas – English Muffin Pizzas make for a fun and easy pizza night or app idea! Everyone loves pizza, especially when they can create their own perfect pizza!
Bacon Wrapped Dates – This is a SIMPLE 3 ingredient appetizer that is loved by EVERYONE! Salty, smokey bacon is wrapped around a sweet Medjool date that has been stuffed with a pecan or almond and baked to crispy-soft perfection for an irresistible appetizer!
Roasted Grape Crostini – An easy, elegant appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season. Oven-roasted balsamic-infused grapes, complement creamy ricotta and crusty bread so deliciously.
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms – These Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect app for your next party! Who doesn’t love this cheesy and bacon filled deliciousness in the bite-sized perfection of mushroom caps?!
Pepperoni Pizza Party Cups – The kids and adults will love these fun, tasty Pepperoni Pizza Party Cups – an easy twist for pizza night! They are also so great for entertaining or for after school snacks!
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites – simple, yet fancy.
Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes – I CANNOT get over the flavor. Absolutely wonderful! Creamy sweet potato binds with flaky pan-seared salmon to create an uber-healthy sensational appetizer or meal. And the dill sriracha sauce – you’ll be putting it on everything!
Chimichurri Shrimp – Start off your next party with this easy, yet impressive, Healthy Chimichurri Shrimp Appetizer.
This collection was an awesome find! I am super excited to say I will be making some of these tomorrow! I can’t wait.
I’m in love with all of these. That hummus is really calling my name.
You’ll definitely be party ready now! All such fantastic choices!! Thanks for putting them all in one place. Pinning!
Wow what a collection!! I am craving those stuffed mushrooms – but mostly I’m just soo impressed that all these are from your archives. Way to go!!
Can’t wait to try some (all) of these! YUM!! Thanks!