22 Spring Appetizers for Your Next Outdoor Party

Welcome to the Spring Appetizer paradise! If you’re on the lookout for fresh seasonal nibbles and bites that are perfect for your next outdoor shindig, you’re in the right place. Delicious, visually stunning, and easy-to-prepare, these appetizers are sure to please both your taste buds and your guests. So why not step into this culinary wonderland of herbs, spices, textures, and flavors, and see what you’re missing out on?

Mushroom Meatballs

These mushroom meatballs are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Spices and cooked rice keep the mushrooms moist, resulting in a delicious and unforgettable vegetarian meal.

Recipe: mushroom meatballs

Classic Crispy Falafel

Classic falafel is delicious. Traditionally it is made of soaked chickpeas and not canned, mildly spiced with fresh herbs, formed into balls, and deep-fried until it gets a crispy crust. This falafel recipe will show you exactly how easy it is to make them home.

Recipe: falafel

Sushi Spring Rolls

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Whether you are preparing for an office potluck or hosting friends and family at home, these delicious sushi spring rolls are sure to impress. You can create mouthwatering rolls featuring aromatic, teriyaki tofu, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber.

Recipe: sushi spring rolls

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

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Make a Thanksgiving charcuterie board for your next holiday gathering. This appetizer tray is filled with plenty of meats and cheeses, plus your favorite seasonal flavors like pecans, cranberry sauce, and apple butter.

Recipe: charcuterie board

Baked Brie With Apricot Jam

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Baked brie with apricot jam is an easy, three-ingredient appetizer that’s an absolute crowd pleaser! Hot, melted brie cheese is topped with sweet apricot jam and crunchy walnuts.

Recipe: baked brie

Cranberry Butter Board

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Cranberry Butter Board is inspired by the viral TikTok trend! A great appetizer recipe for a holiday party such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Vegetarian and gluten free way to serve flavored butter.

Recipe: cranberry butter board

Buffalo Dip

Learn how to make a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s both soy and nut-free using cannellini beans. Pair it with oyster mushrooms for the perfect plant-based alternative to shredded chicken in your buffalo dip.

Recipe: buffalo dip

Rice Paper Sushi without Seaweed

These rice paper sushi rolls are a delicious and refreshing alternative to traditional sushi, filled with a combination of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and roasted red pepper, and served with a zesty wasabi mayo. Perfect for a light lunch or snack!

Recipe: rice paper sushi without seaweed

Baked Chili Miso Tofu Bites

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Transform tofu into a flavorful and crispy meal with our 8-ingredient chili miso tofu marinade. Tearing the tofu into uneven bite-size pieces gives this miso tofu a unique texture. The rough edges of the torn pieces will crisp up better in the oven, giving the tofu a more satisfying crunch.

Recipe: chili miso tofu bites

Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents

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Whipped Cream Cheese, Mustard and Smoked Salmon carefully nested into a puff pastry shell create a decadent and mouthwatering French appetizer, perfect for your next get-together. These Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents are seriously scrumptious.

Recipe: salmon vol au vents

Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Shaped Bites

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These 3-ingredient cheese stuffed pumpkin-shaped bites are super-easy to make. They are a great snack for Thanksgiving or Halloween. This pumpkin-shaped cheese appetizer wrapped in Pillsbury crescent roll dough will make a nice treat this Halloween. This is a crescent roll hack you need to try!

Recipe: stuffed pumpkin bites

Brie Cranberry Bites

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The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.

Recipe: brie cranberry appetizer

Rice Paper Dumplings

These crispy rice paper dumplings are a delicious alternative to traditional dumplings. With a filling of marinated king oyster mushrooms, vegetables, and mung bean sprouts, they are bursting with flavor and texture.

Recipe: rice paper dumplings

Roasted Beet Hummus

Have you ever tried pink hummus? This roasted beet hummus recipe will give you the fluffiest and creamiest texture you could imagine. It is also quick to make since you need only 15 minutes to roast the beets, then 5 minutes to blend them together with the chickpeas.

Recipe: roasted beet hummus

Cranberry Meatballs

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Remember those old school meatballs with grape jelly sauce? This is a similar concept expect the cranberry sauce keeps things on the more savory side because it’s not as sweet as grape jelly. While these cranberry meatballs are perfect for appetizer hour, they also make a great dinner served over rice with a side of broccoli.

Recipe: cranberry meatballs

Bruschetta With Pesto

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Easy Bruschetta With Pesto And Sun-Dried Tomatoes features homemade basil Pesto, sautéed zucchini and delicious sun-dried tomatoes. If you’re looking for a very best crowd-pleasing appetizer for birthday party, Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can count on this Basil Pesto Bruschetta to deliver. Easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Recipe: bruschetta with pesto

Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls

Enjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavors with these crispy and flavorful rice paper spring rolls. Packed with fresh and colorful veggies, along with marinated tofu, these rolls are a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a snack or a light lunch.

Recipe: rice paper spring rolls

French Onion Dip

This homemade French onion dip is a perfect party appetizer or savory snack to munch on in between meals. It is sour cream based, easy to make, with less than 10 ingredients and delicious.

Recipe: french onion dip

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

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Learn how to grill bacon-wrapped shrimp – it’s a smoky, salty, and succulent appetizer (or main dish!) This grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe takes just a few minutes to prep and is made with just 4 ingredients, which makes it simple to whip up any time. Don’t miss my 5 tips below for the BEST bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers below so that they turn out perfectly each time.

Recipes: bacon wrapped shrimp

Rice Paper Egg Rolls

These egg rolls are a perfect appetizer or snack, with a savory and crispy texture that will satisfy your cravings. Made with a flavorful mix of vegetables, they are a healthier alternative to traditional egg rolls and can be easily baked, fried or air-fried in just a few minutes.

Recipe: egg rolls

Pigs in a Blanket

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Pigs in a blanket is a classic party snack made with cocktail wieners wrapped in crescent dough, which are baked to golden brown perfection. An easy appetizer option that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd. Everyone always goes crazy for these savory bites! If you’re feeding adults, this is the perfect snack.

Recipe: pigs in a blanket

Cream Cheese Veggie Pinwheels

These Veggie Pinwheels with Cream Cheese are a quick and tasty appetizer that are always a hit at parties. The colorful vegetables, creamy cheese, and soft tortilla make for a satisfying and delicious bite.

Recipe: Veggie Pinwheels

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