Healthy Party Appetizer Recipes

Grab a blanket and head to the park! This delicious summer picnic spread is best served with a sparkling wine, such as Cava or Prosecco.

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.

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.

Let your slow cooker do the work of making these tasty appetizers.

Chile peppers and roasted garlic take the flavor of this homemade low-calorie guacamole and kick it up a notch.

Sweet, smoky and savory, these sausage appetizer bites are a cinch to throw together at the last minute. Just throw some smoked sausage on the grill, slice and toss with the fresh homemade raspberry barbecue sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

These eggs are perfect for a picnic because they're so portable. Instead of cutting them in half lengthwise, we just cut the tops off so they can stand upright in an egg carton for easy filling, transport and storage. We swapped in Greek yogurt for the traditional mayo to save calories.

This edible centerpiece will transform the table at your next gathering. Not only is a crudité bouquet beautiful, it's also delicious! Set it at the center of the table surrounded by bowls of your favorite veggie dips like ranch, hummus and more. This recipe fits into a 6-by-6-inch outer vase. If your vases are smaller or larger, scale the vegetables accordingly.

Chicken and dried fruit make for a sweet and savory topping in this appetizer pizza recipe.

Need an appetizer for your next get-together? This bruschetta recipe uses a pesto made with a blend of basil and arugula and it's ready in just minutes.

This crunchy snack made with rice and bran cereals, peanuts, and chocolate pieces is perfect for on-the-go occasions.

This sweetly spiced mix of oat cereal, almonds, and dried cherries is handy to keep around for snacks or breakfast.

Freshly-toasted nuts are seasoned with herbs and Parmesan cheese for a quick, tasty appetizer.

A sweet pepper puree, horseradish, and bottled hot pepper sauce blend with cream cheese and mayonnaise for a dynamite dip for veggies or breadsticks.

Many large supermarkets or delis offer a variety of olives at a take-your-choice olive bar. Mix and match the ones you like best with this simple recipe.

Prepare these bite-size gems up to 2 hours in advance, then cover and chill until serving time. For a colorful variation, use a combination of red, yellow, and orange cherry tomatoes.

Satisfy your hunger with these sweet bruschetta. Topped with pineapple salsa and a soft, garlicky cheese, this easy snack is ready in minutes.

Lemon peel and honey add the perfect flavor combination to this easy appetizer.

Peanut butter, mint and honey make this spinach dip different from any you've tried before. It's simple to mix together, and a good choice for your next gathering.

Serve your guests a crunchy snack mix seasoned with sweet-and-spicy flavors. It mixes up fast and adds a festive note to any gathering.