37 Spring Appetizers to Brighten All Your Gatherings
Cheese plates have no seasonal limits, but if you’re hosting a dinner party or holiday gathering soon, you might be looking for spring appetizers that really feel in step with what’s fresh right now. You’re craving bright green things like asparagus and peas, and you’ve been keeping an eye out for the first green garlic at the market. Below, you’ll find a few of our favorite options for spring starters and hors d’oeuvres, including toasts and dips, deviled eggs, and soups that you can serve as a first course. Scroll down and save your favorites for the season to come.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks1/37White Pizza With Shaved Vegetables and Pesto
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce2/37Citrus-Oil-Marinated Spring Vegetables
Fava beans require some effort, so they may not be what you want to fuss with on the night of a dinner party. These garlicky marinated vegetables can be prepped in advance for an effortless spring starter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop styling by Brian Heiser, food styling by Rhoda Boone3/37Radishes With Herbed Salt and Olive Oil
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich6/37Cheddar and Herb Gougères
Everyone loves a cheese puff. The choux dough for these herby gougères can be shaped and then frozen, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty vegetarian appetizer whenever you want.
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott7/37Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter
A sit in the steamer basket is enough to turn the insides of these tough artichokes into a meaty morsel that’s best dipped in melted butter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews10/37Cream of Asparagus Soup
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog12/37Pickled Shrimp
Tangy pickled shrimp flavored with mustard and apple cider vinegar can make any occasion feel a little more festive. Add to your finger food buffet along with your favorite spring bites.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by JoJo Li15/37Radishes With Nori-Lemon Butter
photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton16/37Artichoke and Feta Tarts
If you just don’t have it in you to prep fresh artichokes when you’re entertaining, but you still want those spring veg vibes, make this impressive tart with store-bought puff pastry and jarred marinated artichokes.
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Photo by Laura Edwards17/37Savory Gruyère Bread With Ham
Got leftover Easter ham? You’ll be glad you baked it into this savory snacking loaf.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano19/37Mutabbal Silik
This Swiss chard and tahini dip is not only visually stunning but also has the perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and acidic flavors. Serve with crunchy fresh veggies and flatbread at your next spring party.
Photograph by Paola + Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua22/37Bagna Cauda
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Taneka Morris, prop styling by Dayna Seman24/37Chickpea Pancake With Pea Salad
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua32/37Green Garlic Romesco With Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Photographs by Josephine Schiele. Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich36/37Ham and Cheese Hand Pies With Honey Mustard
Extra ham from your Easter dinner would be great in these hand pies.
Danny Kim37/37Buttermilk-Fried Ramps
Squeeze a lemon wedge over these crisp fried ramps. They’ll disappear in a flash. Like many of these spring appetizers, these crispy bites are even better with a spring cocktail in hand.
