10 Healthy Appetizers

All three main ingredients are low in fat and high in fiber.

Recipe: Endive Spears with White Bean Radicchio Salad

Red peppers lend a velvety texture, letting you “spend” your fat calories on heart-healthy nuts and a modest amount of oil.

Recipe: Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Greek yogurt evokes the silkiness of mayo but without the fat; salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids. Both are rich in protein and calcium.

Recipe: Smoky Salmon Chive Spread

Especially low in calories, they whet your appetite for the meal to come.

Recipe: Quick Indian Pickles

Brussels sprouts are a good source of fiber and vitamin K. Prosciutto provides the smoky flavor of bacon with a lot less fat.

Recipe: Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Skewers

Just whirl together cooked spinach, cottage cheese, and a few seasonings for this 5-ingredient dip.

Recipe: Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Dip

This lightened version of chips and guac will impress your party guests.

Recipes: Veggie Sticks with Avocado-Lime Dip

Smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and pesto pair perfectly with crisp and nutty multigrain bread in this party bite.

Recipe: Avocado and Salmon Bruschetta

Spring rolls can be labor intensive if you need to make a bunch. That’s why we suggest setting out all the ingredients and letting guests make their own. If you’re not a fan of papaya, you can easily substitute mango.

Recipe: DIY Chicken Papaya Spring Rolls

Short on time? Whip up this crowd-pleasing appetizer in just 25 minutes. Shrimp with lemon, parsley, and garlic echoes classic shrimp scampi, but here it’s a cooling salad.

Recipe: Mediterranean Shrimp Salad in Cucumber Cups