20 Light Thanksgiving Appetizers To Munch On Before The Main Event (2024)

Sweet Potato Hummus

"A nice change from traditional hummus. The potato gave it a nice creamy texture and a light sweet taste, and the seasoning was mild." - ScubaT

Tarragon and Spice Deviled Eggs

"Layering the minced green onion and chopped tarragon into the egg white shell really gives you a pop of flavor, particularly the tarragon, that I don't think you'd have if you just mixed them into the yolk filling. There's a good balance of spiciness from the horseradish and sweetness from the pickle juice." - lutzflcat

Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini

Fresh sage, pumpkin, and leek bring savory, seasonal flavor to bite-sized slices of crostini.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Prosciutto Poppers

Sneak more veggies into your Thanksgiving feast with in-season Brussels sprouts, layered between slices of salty prosciutto.

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

"These are very, very good and simple to put together. I get asked for the recipe every time I bring them to a gathering," Emily M. says.

Pepper Vodka Cherry Tomatoes

Reviewers write that habanero- or jalapeño-infused vodka adds a delicious kick to this simple appetizer.

Easy Endive, Cranberry, Walnut Appetizers

"I followed the recipe as is and my guests we're just raving about it. Simple and yet delicious, I will be doing this again and again," Emelyn Almonte says.

Carrot Chips

Cut carrots into thin slices for crunchy, salty-sweet chips.

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

"This salsa was the perfect mixture of spicy and sweet. I recommend making it for a Thanksgiving app," Kristen Massee says.

Kicked Up Olives

"Wow, to say we loved these olives is an understatement! They have layer upon layer of interesting flavors, the most unique one being the tangerine," writes lutzflcat.

Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

Easy to make and serve to a crowd, this recipe for tasty balsamic mushrooms "comes together in a flash" says recipe creator Soup Loving Nicole.

Tasty Toothpick Appetizers

Reviewers rave that the unexpected combination of maraschino cherries, green olives, kielbasa, and cubed cheese tastes delicious.

Apple Chips

"These yummy cinnamon apple chips will disappear almost as quickly as you make them," recipe creator walkerkr says. "The secret is baking at a very low temperature for a long time, which dehydrates the apples."

Spiced Air-Fried Chickpeas

"My favorite thing in the air fryer so far. Big thumbs up on this recipe and 5 stars all the way!" says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.

Beet Salad on a Stick

Sweet roasted beets complement tangy, walnut-topped goat cheese.

Savory Pumpkin Hummus

"I was skeptical, wondering how pumpkin in hummus could possibly be any better than my standard homemade hummus. It is fantastic! The addition of pumpkin, paprika and cayenne turned out to be surprisingly delicious," Jennifer Korpak Bechtel says.

Festive Olive and Cheese Appetizer

"This easy-to-assemble appetizer platter makes for a beautiful display, and the rosemary smells amazing!" - Jones

Arugula, Orange, and Fennel Salad

"The medley of flavors with the fennel and arugula is delicious." - Helena

Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Diced pear lightens up rich blue cheese and salty prosciutto.

Florentine Artichoke Dip

Lighter than a traditional baked artichoke dip, this version will leave room for turkey and all the fixings. "I have been making this dip for at least 10 years without any changes. People always rave about it at parties and ask for the recipe," according to a 5-star review from Amanda.

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