12 Cold Appetizers That Don’t Need a Second of Reheating
When it comes to entertaining, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen reheating food. These 12 cold appetizers are effortless, elegant, and totally delicious—no oven or microwave required. From refreshing bites to make-ahead favorites, they’re perfect for parties, picnics, or any low-stress gathering. Serve them chilled and watch them disappear in minutes!
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
This easy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips is the perfect appetizer or healthy dessert to liven up any party or summer cookout! Kids and adults alike go crazy for this deliciously sweet fruit dip that takes the meaning of chips and salsa in a totally new direction!
Cucumber Sushi Roll
These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa tastes bright and light, like mexican shrimp ceviche. Flavors of cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions are mixed with a little spicy jalapeno and lots of juicy lime. Simply mix and dive in!
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Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Appetizer
Cream cheese and Pepper Jelly is an easy appetizer for any occasion. With just 3 ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have it ready in seconds. Serve it by itself or add it to your a charcuterie board.
Roasted Cranberry Ricotta Crostini
Get in the holiday spirit with some honey roasted cranberries. Drizzle these on top of a creamy bed of orange flecked ricotta cheese on a crispy baguette and you’ll have a festive crostini appetizer for any party!
Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Strawberry Avocado Salsa is a deliciously bright, summery salsa that’s the perfect blend of creamy avocado, sweet strawberries, and spicy jalapenos. It takes just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this healthy dip for your next party, picnic, or barbecue.
Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese Salad Skewers with juicy tomatoes, crisp basil, and creamy mozzarella are rich with bold flavors and so easy to make. Top caprese skewers with a good-quality, buttery extra-virgin olive oil, thick balsamic glaze, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites
This smoked salmon appetizer is easy and perfect for parties! Cucumber, cream cheese and dill make a crowd-pleasing snack.
Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Dill Sour Cream
Smoked salmon appetizer bites with dill sour cream are great finger food to serve for a crowd this holiday season.
Zucchini Stacks with Goat Cheese (The BEST Easy Zucchini Appetizer!)
Zucchini stacks with goat cheese are the BEST zucchini appetizer with creamy, tangy goat cheese, tender zucchini, and crunchy pine nuts. These stacks are as easy to make as they are delicious and elegant, and they’re perfect for a spring or summer gathering!
Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
This Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is healthy and made with fresh spinach! It’s gluten free and made without cream cheese or sour cream.
Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
These Cold Tortellini Skewers add a little something extra special to any event you bring them to. The best part? No utensils needed!
