Low-Fat Appetizer Recipes

Staff Picks

Caribbean Holiday Shrimp

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Skewer these spicy marinated shrimp with toothpicks to create a yummy appetizer. Toss them with greens to make a special salad.

By Sue

This is a different, sweet salsa that is perfect for summer and receives rave reviews! It stars sweet white corn and black beans, with red onion, red pepper, sugar, and the crisp tang of rice wine vinegar. Serve with chips.

By Carizona

Manhattan Meatballs

Sweet and sour meatballs that will be a hit at any party.

By Lois Nimal

Awesome Red Pepper Hummus Dip

This is a fantastic and tasty snack for anyone. My toddler loves to dip things in it or to have it as a snack on a tortilla or cracker. It's great as a dip for vegetables and crackers, or used as a spread on wraps and sandwiches.

By kymberly

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Satay

A great mix of heat and sweet! Chicken skewers marinated and grilled to tender, juicy perfection. Enjoy with a peanut sauce, honey, or even plain!

By SHANLEI

Great Garlic Knots

So simple and quick to make, these delicious knots of herb-seasoned bread will do well to complete just about any meal. Or eat these tasty knots as a snack between meals, with your favorite spread slathered on! Using fresh rosemary makes these knots especially fragrant.

By BAKINGNUTS

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

By Anonymous

Fruity Fun Skewers

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I was looking for a different way to serve fruit, and it just popped into my head! Why not use fruit skewers?

By AnaJ930

Lomi Lomi

Smoked salmon, tomato and onion make up this tantalizing Hawaiian salad. It's just not a luau without the lomi!

By SAXONY

Pineapple Chicken Tenders

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Delicious little bites for an appetizer or a light meal with a salad!

By HJR

Balsamic Bruschetta

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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

By Kathy Bias

Perfect Sushi Rice

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Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste.

By LucyDelRey

Inspiration and Ideas

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Ditch the fat but keep all the fun and flavor. These fresh spring rolls are stuffed with mint, shrimp, and rice noodles.

Quick Mango Salsa

"What can I say but YUM!! Easy, and flavorful. Great summer addition!" – Cindy

Bacon Wrapped New Potatoes

Apple Chips

Baked Banana Chips

Easy Corn Salsa

Mint Chutney

I had searched everywhere for this recipe. The stars aligned one day and I not only found a fabulous house to rent, but a landlord who knew how to make Mint Chutney! This is Roselyns recipe.

More Low-Fat Appetizer Recipes

Pico de Gallo

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Quick and easy pico de gallo that is a great app or addition to dinner. Huge hit in my house!

By Rachel Love

Mango Salsa

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This is a very tasty mango salsa that is great served over fish. My favorite is any fish blackened with Cajun seasoning and then topped with this salsa. Also great for dipping chips.

By IYENGAR21

Pico De Gallo

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Sometimes when you eat authentic Mexican food, they give you this salsa stuff made with tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. You can add a squeeze of lime juice to pico de gallo, but I prefer this basic recipe. Once you serve this with your Mexican dish such as tacos, you will want it with all your Mexican dishes!

By Paula Stotts

Heather's Cilantro, Black Bean, and Corn Salsa

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This is a fun summer recipe that can be served on its own, or with tortilla chips. It is also beautiful, so make sure you have a clear bowl to put it in.

By hvoeltner

The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.

By Cheryl Dressler

D's Famous Salsa

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This is a Texas recipe I've developed and refined over many years. It's very fast, easy, and I usually have everything on hand. I often give it as gifts to my family back East.

By Denise Smith

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I'm sticking with it!

By Stephanie Roynestad Fuller

Wonton Wrappers

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For those of us who like to make EVERYTHING ourselves -- an original wonton wrapper recipe. Use the wonton wrappers to form tasty little dumplings stuffed with your favorite fillings.

By BIGDADDY1IL

Smoked Fish Dip

This recipe for smoked fish dip is world class, puts most others to shame, and is served in several prominent restaurants on the gulf coast of Florida. We used smoked whitefish, well boned, but any other smoked fish should work. Serve with crackers, lemon or lime wedges, and capers.

By KPERKINS100

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

By Kimberly Binning

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Serve with pita bread-you can cut pita bread into wedges and toast it for a different taste sensation. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.

By MARBALET

Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

Air-fried mushrooms that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Don't forget the ranch dressing for dipping!

By Soup Loving Nicole

Homemade Horseradish

It doesn't take much to make fresh horseradish. Be careful, because this is hot!

By BOOK_WORM

Cucumber-Mango Salsa

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This is a salsa my friend from Trinidad taught me when I was in the navy. We serve this at all Super Bowl parties and picnics in our family! Delish!

By Chrissy

Salsa

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This is a recipe I just throw together, but it is very popular. Serve with tortilla chips.

By Cecilia Donnelly

Vietnamese Spring Rolls With Dipping Sauce

These Vietnamese spring rolls are the perfect recipe for beating the heat. Poached shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and lettuce are rolled into a thin rice wrapper. Serve with the sweet and sour dipping sauce.

By Allrecipes

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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.

By Elaine

Indian Spiced Onions

Spicy onions just like the ones served in Indian restaurants as a side dish! Delicious served with crispy pappadums as a starter for any Indian meal!

By CELTICFANMAN

Mango, Peach and Pineapple Salsa

This fruity and spicy salsa is yummy on just about everything from chips to barbequed chicken, tacos, and even tofu! By the way, pineapple mojitos are a great accompaniment!

By SerenaBloom

Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Forget about deep frying, and give your hush puppies a light update using an air fryer. They're just a bit denser in texture than deep frying, and look for a subtle hint of heat. They're the perfect sidekick to fried fish or shrimp, but they're equally good with a drizzle of honey.

By lutzflcat

Smoky Chicken Jerky

Chicken jerky is a savory light snack to have on hand all winter long. It takes a while to slow-cook in the oven, but then it's so easy to throw together. This is also a great marinade for beef, turkey, duck, or venison.

By C R Henning

Jen's Fresh and Spicy Salsa

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This recipe is bursting with flavor! It is fresh and spicy, and did I mention easy? This is the closest thing to restaurant style salsa you will find. The jalapenos and hot pepper sauce (e.g., Tabasco) add spice to the mix and the cilantro, lime juice, and green onions create freshness.

By JennyJenn

Vietnamese Salad Rolls

A nice light appetizer. Delicate rice wrappers are filled with noodles, shrimp, carrots, lettuce and basil. Cooked chicken or beef may be substituted for shrimp.

By Claudine

Air Fryer Pakoras

All the things you love about pakoras but without the guilt by air frying instead of deep frying. Don't forget the yogurt dipping sauce!