Healthy Recipes Appetizers 10 Easy, 15-Minute Appetizers You Can Make Ahead By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 19, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Get ahead of the day-of frenzy with these mouthwatering appetizers. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday gathering, birthday or any other occasion, you’ll thank yourself for having made such a flavorful dish for the function. Recipes like our Garlic Hummus and Whipped Cottage Cheese take only 15 minutes or less to prepare and can be made days in advance. 01 of 10 Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST Give this whipped cottage cheese recipe your own spin by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread. View Recipe 02 of 10 Pimiento Cheese Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Lauren McAnelly Aleppo pepper, a mild and fruity chile, is unusual yet a good fit for pimiento cheese in this easy twist on the classic Southern cheese dip. Ancho chile or even hot sauce works as well. Add this homemade pimiento cheese to a charcuterie board spread, use it in a sandwich or serve alongside cut veggies for a dip. View Recipe 03 of 10 Garlic Hummus This garlic hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! View Recipe 04 of 10 Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred. View Recipe 05 of 10 Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives Simply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them. View Recipe 06 of 10 Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta. View Recipe 07 of 10 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer. View Recipe 08 of 10 Olive Tapenade Eric Wolfinger Head to the olive bar at your grocery store to get a mix of brined and oil-cured olives for more complex flavor. Moroccan (Beldi), Kalamata, Niçoise and Castelvetrano make a nice combo. Olive Tapenade 09 of 10 Avocado-Yogurt Dip Update your guacamole recipe by adding protein-packed yogurt to make a healthy dip recipe. For an extra kick, add minced jalapeño or your favorite hot sauce for some zing! Serve this healthy dip recipe with crunchy vegetables, pita chips or pretzels, or use as a sandwich spread. View Recipe 10 of 10 Creamy Spinach Dip Try this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich. Creamy Spinach Dip Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit