Memorial Day appetizers kick off the summer. Celebrate with patriotic appetizers red, white, and blue appetizers, or classic American appetizers. Dive into grilled appetizers and seafood appetizer recipes, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Try easy Memorial Day snacks like Memorial Day finger foods or mini sandwiches, ideal for family picnics. Whether you’re looking for healthy Memorial Day recipes or vegan options, we have a variety of summer appetizers for your Memorial Day BBQ parties.
This year, why not try out some new Memorial Day appetizers? Check out our roundup of recipes for Memorial Day appetizers, and be sure to save your favorites!
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19. Cucumber Bites Appetizers
These impressive little appetizers are fantastic for a number of reasons.
They come together quickly, making them perfect for entertaining. Beautifully colored, taste great and still have essential nutrients.
A standout dish for a party, placed strategically next to a meat side dish, it is quite refreshing.
18. Stuffed Mushrooms
These are the best stuffed mushrooms! Classic Stuffed Mushrooms recipe featuring baby bella mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, herbs, onions and more cheese.
17. Grilled Vegetable Platter with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Grilled Vegetables with Yogurt Mint Sauce are so colorful and delicious.
An easy summer side dish or appetizer made with asparagus, zucchini, squash, red onion and bell peppers.
16. Watermelon Feta Skewers
An easy and healthy appetizer perfect for summer celebrations!
15. Caprese Bruschetta
Absolutely delicious Caprese Bruschetta Recipe that makes for the best appetizer!
Crispy crostini topped with cheese and tomatoes and then drizzled with balsamic glaze.
14. Spinach Artichoke Dip
This easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip is a family favorite! It is a must-make appetizer for holidays, game days or family gatherings.
13. Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers are bursting with spicy, cheesy flavors.
They are easy snack to whip up and great for entertaining. You can even enjoy these poppers if you are following a low carb or keto diet.
12. Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This grilled shrimp skewers recipe is so easy and flavorful! Learn how to grill shrimp skewers perfectly every time and get the best marinade for BBQ garlic shrimp skewers.
11. Mini Lobster Rolls
Mini lobster rolls are a delightful bite-sized treat that brings the flavors of the sea to your palate.
Mini lobster rolls are the perfect choice for elegant appetizers or as part of a seafood-themed menu.
10. Everything Bagel Cucumber Bite
It doesn’t get any easier than these delicious keto cucumber appetizers!
Fresh cucumber slices with cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning. The perfect low carb snack for hot summer days.
09. Cranberry Brie Bites
These easy and delicious cranberry Brie bites are a super simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!
08. Caprese Bites with Pesto
If you are looking for a healthier appetizer, serve these easy Caprese Bites with Pesto at your next gathering.
You will love the juicy tomatoes, tangy mozzarella with fresh basil pesto on a crostini type bread!
07. Melon Prosciutto Skewers
The classic sweet and salty combination of cantaloupe and prosciutto will never go out of style.
The addition of fresh basil and creamy mozzarella makes a good thing even better. If you’re feeling fancy, make the balsamic glaze from scratch!
06. Mozzarella Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
Sweet mini peppers stuffed with smoked mozzarella, basil, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
05. Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bite
Light and tasty blackened creole seasoned shrimp on crisp and juicy cucumber slices with cool and creamy avocado and flavour packed remoulade sauce!
04. Blueberry Flatbread with Goat Chee
This delicious fruit-forward blueberry flatbread is loaded with apricot jam, creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and fresh mint.
It’s the perfect vegetarian appetizer or dessert to use up those fresh, ripe blueberries this summer!
03. Peach, Goat Cheese & Basil Wonton Bites
Juicy fresh peaches, creamy goat cheese and a balsamic reduction piled on delicious baked wonton bites.
The perfect summer appetizer ready in about 15 minutes! This recipe is in partnership with Nasoya.
02. 5 Minute Taco Dip
Taco dip is a quick and easy 5-minute dip with a rich & creamy taco-seasoned base piled high with our favorite taco toppings.
01. Easy Fruit Dip
Only three ingredients in this delicious and easy fruit dip perfect for dipping your favorite fruit! It will be a hit at any party you take it too!
We love pairing it with fresh strawberries, pineapple, apples, apples, grapes, oranges and more. It’s the perfect sweet and creamy dip to compliment your favorite fruit.
