We are heading into December, which means a ton of holiday parties. Keep it light with these lightened-up holiday appetizers!

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The holiday season is here and we are excited about all the Christmas parties and tasty festive food. And while we love the occasional indulgent recipe, these lightened-up holiday recipes are absolutely delicious.

We have ultra-festive appetizers, finger foods, party dips, shrimp and seafood appetizers, and even meatball recipes.

You’ll find all sorts of tasty appetizers perfect for celebrating the holiday season here! Whether you’re throwing a party or bringing an appy to Christmas dinner, you’ll find all sorts of tasty appetizers perfect for celebrating the holiday season here!

Super festive holiday appetizers

Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” - 2
  • Festive Olive Wreath
  • Lemon Whipped Ricotta with Cranberry Honey

Dips for a holiday party

Edamame Hummus in a white bowl with a spoon in it. - 3
  • Roasted Caramelized Onion Dip
  • Edamame Hummus
  • Curry Dipping Sauce (great with veggies!)
  • Best Baba Ganoush
  • Easy Guacamole
  • Spicy Harissa Hummus Platter
  • Skinny Chili Cheese Dip

Shrimp and seafood holiday appetizers

A Salmon Avocado Roll sliced and ready to serve - 4
  • Smoked Salmon Mousse
  • Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp (party shrimp!)
  • Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce
  • Coconut Crusted Salmon Bites
  • Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Finger foods

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  • Mini Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites
  • Seared Tuna with Olive Tapenade
  • Chimichurri Steak Bite
  • Mini BLT Cups
  • Mini Chicken Satay Skewers
  • Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Grape Canapes

Small Christmas nibbles

Marinated Olives on an appetizer table - 6
  • Pesto Popcorn
  • Spicy Rum and Rosemary Mixed Nuts

Meatball appetizers

Cranberry Meatballs on an appetizer serving plate. - 7
  • Lemongrass Vietnamese Meatballs
  • Buffalo Turkey Meatballs