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Easy Room Temperature Appetizers That Are Perfect for Parties

Updated December 03, 2019
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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!
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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.

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Lemony Labneh with Pistachios

<p>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.</p>
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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.

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Mediterranean Appetizer Board

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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.

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Grilled Asparagus-Onion Crostini

<p>Try this sophisticated asparagus appetizer at your next dinner party.</p>
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Try this sophisticated asparagus appetizer at your next dinner party.

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Tomato & Avocado Salsa

<p>You'll love this quick and delicious salsa so much, you'll want to make it for every Taco Night.</p>
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You'll love this quick and delicious salsa so much, you'll want to make it for every Taco Night.

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Serrano-Wrapped Plums

<p>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.</p>
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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.

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Classic Hummus

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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.

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Peach Caprese Skewers

<p>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.</p>
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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.

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Herbed Olives

<p>Dried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.</p>
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Dried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.

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Ultimate Cheese Board

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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.

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Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

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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.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

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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.

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Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

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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

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Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.

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Avocado Hummus

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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.

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Pear & Camembert Crostini

<p>Up your appetizer game with this fruit-topped cheese crostini recipe. Warm preserves give the pears a shiny glaze and prevent them from browning.</p>
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Up 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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Jason Mraz’s Guacamole

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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.

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Toasted Almonds with Rosemary and Cayenne

<p>Make a double or triple batch of these savory nuts to give them as gifts for the holidays.</p>
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Make a double or triple batch of these savory nuts to give them as gifts for the holidays.

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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

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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.

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Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel Seasoning

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Everything bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that's delicious any time of day.

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Crudites & Dip

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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.

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Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

<p>Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.</p>
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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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    1 of 22 Grilled Eggplant Salad
    2 of 22 Lemony Labneh with Pistachios
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    4 of 22 Grilled Asparagus-Onion Crostini
    5 of 22 Tomato & Avocado Salsa
    6 of 22 Serrano-Wrapped Plums
    7 of 22 Classic Hummus
    8 of 22 Peach Caprese Skewers
    9 of 22 Herbed Olives
    10 of 22 Ultimate Cheese Board
    11 of 22 Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
    12 of 22 Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
    13 of 22 Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
    14 of 22 Lime and Parmesan Popcorn
    15 of 22 Avocado Hummus
    16 of 22 Pear & Camembert Crostini
    17 of 22 Jason Mraz’s Guacamole
    18 of 22 Toasted Almonds with Rosemary and Cayenne
    19 of 22 Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
    20 of 22 Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel Seasoning
    21 of 22 Crudites & Dip
    22 of 22 Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

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