Fruit Appetizer Recipes

A delicious blend of mango, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Strawberries stuffed with cheesecake mixture.

Honey goat cheese is coated in almonds and minced dried orange peel.

Chef John's potato chip nacho salad is inspired by Indian chaat.

These are grape leaves, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, fresh dill, mint and lemon. 'Yum' is the only one word to describe these. These can either be a main dish or an appetizer, depending on your appetite. Serve with good crusty bread and a Greek salad, if desired.

This creamy fruit dip has only three ingredients. If you want a simple dip that's the perfect complement to fruit, especially strawberries, please try this one.

Fresh pineapple salsa that is perfect with fish or chicken! You can also try substituting papaya or mango for the pineapple.

I love this recipe and it tastes good with tortilla chips.

This is my favorite salsa to go with summer grilling! Have served this for guests and family and everyone loves it! Serve with grilled chicken breast, fish, or pork.

Tangy and sweet with a bit of a bite. Quick and easy, and always requested at gatherings.

A fruit and vegetable salsa! Serve over chicken, fish, or pork, or as a side dish.

Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

The quince is an old-fashioned, intensely aromatic, and dearly loved fruit. It is not an easy fruit to prepare, as it needs to be poached or cooked before it can be used in recipes. Quince paste is a wonderful accompaniment to cheese and crackers-try chevre as well as other mild, firm cheeses. You can also serve it for breakfast in place of jam.

Juicy watermelon replaces tomatoes in this salsa that's simultaneously cool and spicy hot -- perfect for a summer barbeque. Serve it with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Set this fluffy strawberry cream cheese fruit dip out at your next party alongside slices of crisp apple, sweet ripe strawberries, or even animal crackers or cookies.

All of your favorite fruits, lightly sweetened, served in a watermelon 'bowl'.

A great apple dip that makes enough for at least 6 apples.

Sweet dates stuffed with the tang of Gorgonzola cheese and a walnut piece for some crunch. Mmm!

These are so wonderful. Made with flavored gelatin mix, these grapes make a simple yet elegant treat. Serve in a pretty glass bowl at a party. Instant hit.

A surprisingly delicious treat! Easy to make, and a hit with everyone who has tried them! Pairs well with wine and cheese.

Grilling the eggplant gives this recipe a hint of smokiness that adds to the flavor. Serve with pita chips and mixed veggies if desired.

A fruity salsa, great with pita chips. One guy I know was gonna pay me to make this for him. I like to let mine sit for at least an hour and give it a stir every so often. However, if you want to eat it right away.

This is a simple, elegant appetizer that is sure to impress!

If sous vide eggs had been invented 2,000 years ago, there would have been entire books of the Bible dedicated to their praise. But at the last meeting of the Jet City Gastrophysics, we took a giant leap forward. You see, the beauty of a sous vide egg lies in its exquisite texture. After about an hour in the water bath, the yolks become buttery with nearly the texture of pudding. The only way to improve on this amazing transformation is to add a crunchy shell. These fried eggs make excellent tapas, particularly if your guests aren't expecting what's inside. Perhaps in another thousand or so years, we'll discover something even more delicious.