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Whether you’re hosting the next tailgate or getting ready for a holiday party, these delicious appetizers will make planning so much easier. All of these easy appetizers can be served at room temperature, so you can set them out and forget about them (unless of course you’re snacking on them). It doesn’t get much easier than that!
01of 22Grilled Eggplant SaladView RecipeThis easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish or as part of a vegetarian mezze platter with dips like hummus and pita bread.
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Grilled Eggplant Salad
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This easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish or as part of a vegetarian mezze platter with dips like hummus and pita bread.
02of 22Lemony Labneh with PistachiosLemon olive oil and lemon zest give this labneh dip a fresh, bright flavor. Labneh, the thick, slightly salty Middle Eastern strained yogurt, is easy to make at home with this recipe. Serve with cucumber slices or pita chips as a dip or use it as a sauce to top roasted vegetables or chicken.
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Lemony Labneh with Pistachios
Lemon olive oil and lemon zest give this labneh dip a fresh, bright flavor. Labneh, the thick, slightly salty Middle Eastern strained yogurt, is easy to make at home with this recipe. Serve with cucumber slices or pita chips as a dip or use it as a sauce to top roasted vegetables or chicken.
03of 22Mediterranean Appetizer BoardView RecipeChannel the flavors of the Mediterranean in this bountiful appetizer board. A duo of classic hummus and roasted eggplant dip offers dunking options for seeded crackers, carrot sticks and raw fennel slices. Juicy grapes and dried apricots provide a sweet counterpart to salty prosciutto and feta cheese.
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Mediterranean Appetizer Board
Channel the flavors of the Mediterranean in this bountiful appetizer board. A duo of classic hummus and roasted eggplant dip offers dunking options for seeded crackers, carrot sticks and raw fennel slices. Juicy grapes and dried apricots provide a sweet counterpart to salty prosciutto and feta cheese.
04of 22Grilled Asparagus-Onion CrostiniTry this sophisticated asparagus appetizer at your next dinner party.
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Grilled Asparagus-Onion Crostini
Try this sophisticated asparagus appetizer at your next dinner party.
05of 22Tomato & Avocado SalsaYou’ll love this quick and delicious salsa so much, you’ll want to make it for every Taco Night.
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Tomato & Avocado Salsa
You’ll love this quick and delicious salsa so much, you’ll want to make it for every Taco Night.
06of 22Serrano-Wrapped PlumsIn this simple appetizer recipe, cloaking juicy stone fruit with rich ribbons of cured meat is a quick and simple route to salty-sweet perfection. Serve on your next cheese board with Spanish Manchego cheese and Marcona almonds.
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Serrano-Wrapped Plums
In this simple appetizer recipe, cloaking juicy stone fruit with rich ribbons of cured meat is a quick and simple route to salty-sweet perfection. Serve on your next cheese board with Spanish Manchego cheese and Marcona almonds.
07of 22Classic HummusView RecipeIt’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.
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Classic Hummus
It’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.
08of 22Peach Caprese SkewersFresh peaches liven up a classic caprese salad in this super-fast snack. Make this recipe for one or make a bunch for a party appetizer.
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Peach Caprese Skewers
Fresh peaches liven up a classic caprese salad in this super-fast snack. Make this recipe for one or make a bunch for a party appetizer.
09of 22Herbed OlivesDried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.
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Herbed Olives
Dried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.
10of 22Ultimate Cheese BoardView RecipeThis easy cheese board features a bounty of seasonal vegetables and fresh fruits, which add color and complement the variety of cheeses. We’ve made cheese suggestions, but feel free to mix and match with your favorites. For the fresh produce, improvise based on what’s available at your market and what’s in season.
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Ultimate Cheese Board
This easy cheese board features a bounty of seasonal vegetables and fresh fruits, which add color and complement the variety of cheeses. We’ve made cheese suggestions, but feel free to mix and match with your favorites. For the fresh produce, improvise based on what’s available at your market and what’s in season.
11of 22Pear-Pecan Cheese BallView RecipeSweet pear, salty Cheddar cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring holiday treat. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.
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Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
Sweet pear, salty Cheddar cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring holiday treat. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.
12of 22Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted ChickpeasView RecipeRoasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.
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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.
13of 22Everything Bagel Cheese BallView RecipeThis is not your grandma’s cheese ball. It has all the flavor of an everything bagel without all the carbs and with just 3 ingredients! Want to emphasize the bagel taste? Serve it with bagel chips and some raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy.
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Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
This is not your grandma’s cheese ball. It has all the flavor of an everything bagel without all the carbs and with just 3 ingredients! Want to emphasize the bagel taste? Serve it with bagel chips and some raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy.
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Lime and Parmesan Popcorn
15of 22Avocado HummusView RecipeThis vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Avocado Hummus
This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
16of 22Pear & Camembert CrostiniUp your appetizer game with this fruit-topped cheese crostini recipe. Warm preserves give the pears a shiny glaze and prevent them from browning.
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Pear & Camembert Crostini
Up your appetizer game with this fruit-topped cheese crostini recipe. Warm preserves give the pears a shiny glaze and prevent them from browning.
17of 22Jason Mraz’s GuacamoleView RecipeIn this easy guacamole recipe, musician Mraz prefers California Hass or Reed avocados because they are the creamiest. Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.
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Jason Mraz’s Guacamole
In this easy guacamole recipe, musician Mraz prefers California Hass or Reed avocados because they are the creamiest. Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.
18of 22Toasted Almonds with Rosemary and CayenneMake a double or triple batch of these savory nuts to give them as gifts for the holidays.
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Toasted Almonds with Rosemary and Cayenne
Make a double or triple batch of these savory nuts to give them as gifts for the holidays.
19of 22Air-Fryer Sweet Potato ChipsView RecipeThinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.
20of 22Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel SeasoningView RecipeEverything bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that’s delicious any time of day.
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Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Everything bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that’s delicious any time of day.
21of 22Crudites & DipView RecipeThis beautiful and healthy appetizer board will be the talk of all your summer parties. Just assemble a colorful assortment of crunchy vegetables for dunking in two dips—a cooling herbed blue cheese and a spicy avocado hummus that play very nicely together.
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Crudites & Dip
This beautiful and healthy appetizer board will be the talk of all your summer parties. Just assemble a colorful assortment of crunchy vegetables for dunking in two dips—a cooling herbed blue cheese and a spicy avocado hummus that play very nicely together.
22of 22Sweet Potato Skins with GuacamoleView RecipeTop crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole
Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.
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