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Cold appetizers are a great addition to any spread, most can be made ahead, saving time and stress when hosting events.

Collage of cold appetizer recipes.

Why We Love It!

Our top favorite appetizers usually include hot ones, however, not every occasion is good for hot appetizer recipes. And other times, you just need to mix it up! Cold appetizers and dips add variety to your spread.

When you need a party appetizer, be sure to include one or several of these cold favorites. Many cold appetizer recipes can be made ahead of time making party planning a breeze!

From antipasto skewers and Caprese Kabobs to a classic Charcuterie Board topped with ingredients like goat cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs, you’re sure to find a perfect appetizer to fit your taste!

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    1 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

    Appetizer How to Make a Charcuterie Board
    Total Time: 20 minutes

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    5 from 15 votes
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    2 Deviled Eggs Recipe

    Appetizer Deviled Eggs Recipe
    Total Time: 35 minutes

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    5 from 53 votes
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    3 7 Layer Bean Dip

    Appetizer 7 Layer Bean Dip
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    4.98 from 46 votes
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    4 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Appetizer Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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    5 from 16 votes
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    5 Easy Fruit Dip

    Dessert, Snack Easy Fruit Dip
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    5 from 207 votes
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    6 Veggie Tray

    Appetizer Veggie Tray
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 16 votes
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    7 Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    5 from 113 votes
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    8 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

    Appetizer, Snack Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    5 from 49 votes
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    9 How to Make Guacamole

    Appetizer How to Make Guacamole
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    5 from 13 votes
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    10 Knorr Spinach Dip

    Appetizer, Snack Knorr Spinach Dip
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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    5 from 4 votes
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    11 Easy Bruschetta Recipe

    Appetizer Easy Bruschetta Recipe
    Total Time: 14 minutes

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    5 from 28 votes
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    12 Fruit Kabobs

    Side Dish Fruit Kabobs
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    5 from 15 votes
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    13 Veggie Cups Appetizer

    Appetizer Veggie Cups Appetizer
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    5 from 3 votes
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    14 Mexican Pinwheels Recipe

    Appetizer Mexican Pinwheels Recipe
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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    5 from 230 votes
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    15 Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe

    Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    5 from 6 votes
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    16 Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe

    Appetizer Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    17 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

    Appetizer Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    4.96 from 23 votes
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    18 Burrata Board Recipe

    Appetizer Burrata Board Recipe
    Total Time: 26 minutes
    5 from 6 votes
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    19 Bruschetta Caprese Recipe

    Appetizer Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 7 votes
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    20 Caprese Kabobs Recipe

    Appetizer Caprese Kabobs Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 12 votes
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    21 Tortellini Skewers Recipe

    Appetizer Tortellini Skewers Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 13 votes
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    22 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

    Appetizer Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
    Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes

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    5 from 31 votes
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    23 Cheese and Crackers

    Appetizer Cheese and Crackers
    Total Time: 10 minutes
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    24 Lunch Kabobs Recipe

    Appetizer, Main Course Lunch Kabobs Recipe
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    5 from 9 votes
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    25 Caesar Salad Cups Recipe

    Appetizer, Salad Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
    Total Time: 14 minutes
    5 from 10 votes
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    26 Taco Dip Recipe

    Appetizer Taco Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    5 from 13 votes
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    27 French Onion Dip Recipe

    Appetizer French Onion Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    5 from 9 votes
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    28 Homemade Hummus Recipe

    Side Dish Homemade Hummus Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    5 from 14 votes
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    29 Pina Colada Dip Recipe

    Appetizer, Dessert Pina Colada Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 11 votes
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    30 Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

    Dessert Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes

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    5 from 35 votes
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    31 Apple Brickle Dip Recipe

    Dessert, Snack Apple Brickle Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes

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    5 from 19 votes
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    32 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

    Appetizer Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 1 minute
    5 from 5 votes
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    33 Nutella Dip Recipe

    Dessert Nutella Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    5 from 23 votes
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    34 Black Bean Corn Salsa

    Appetizer Black Bean Corn Salsa
    Total Time: 10 minutes

    Recipe Video

    5 from 21 votes
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    35 Salsa Verde Recipe

    Appetizer Salsa Verde Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes

    Recipe Video

    4.99 from 50 votes
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    36 Fruit Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Fruit Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    5 from 9 votes
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    37 Mango Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Mango Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    5 from 12 votes
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    38 Peach Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Peach Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    5 from 21 votes
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    39 Chili’s Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Chili’s Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    4.92 from 46 votes
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    40 Corn Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Corn Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    5 from 12 votes
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    41 Strawberry Salsa

    Appetizer Strawberry Salsa
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 12 votes
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    42 Cucumber Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack Cucumber Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 13 votes
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    43 Watermelon Salsa Recipe

    Appetizer Watermelon Salsa Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    5 from 7 votes
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    44 Pineapple Cheese Balls

    Appetizer Pineapple Cheese Balls
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    5 from 6 votes

    45 Ham Salad Recipe

    Appetizer, Salad Ham Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    46 Chocolate Chip Dip

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    Dessert Chocolate Chip Dip
    Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
    5 from 1 vote
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    47 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe

    Dessert Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes

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    4.95 from 37 votes
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    5 Comments

    1. Sue says:

      Out of the many recipes I’ve tried from this list The ham salad and fiesta pinwheels surprised me the most and I ate entirely too much!

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    2. Joy says:

      I make your black bean & corn salsa all the time!! It gets requested by everyone!! Love all these appetizer recipes!!

      Reply
    3. Jessica says:

      What an awesome list!! I found so many that I plan to make and I already made one of them, and was SUPER pleased with it!

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    4. cate says:

      I have made so many of these and they were all so good. Great collection to have in one place.

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    5. Olivia says:

      We like both types of appetizers. There just a great beginning to any meal! So much to choose from.

      Reply