Fun but healthy appetizer?

Fairysoul
Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
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I am in charge of appetizers for easter. We are going to have at least 10 , 6 kids (who have a big appetite) and 4 adults, I don't think we are having anymore people. But I am looking for something fun but not the normal, I get tired of dips and things like that, any ideas please?

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  • SAMSON25
    SAMSON25 Posts: 58 Member
    I ran across this one a few weeks ago, I think we're going to give it a shot for Easter too

    http://www.livestrong.com/diablo-eggs-recipe/
  • classycouture
    classycouture Posts: 888 Member
    I love cucumber sandwiches! Take small squares of pumpernickel bread, spread some low fat cream cheese on them, a slice of cuke on top, and sprinkle some garlic salt on it! Great finger food!
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    I ran across this one a few weeks ago, I think we're going to give it shot for Easter too

    http://www.livestrong.com/diablo-eggs-recipe/

    those look interesting! i bed their spicy as all hell
  • groomchick
    groomchick Posts: 610 Member
    Smokes salmon w/ onions, capers, olive oil & lemon on toast points! Crab Dip!
  • lexximan
    lexximan Posts: 322 Member
    SHRIMP COCKTAIL!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    skinnytaste.com has lots of great appetizers! i personally love the bacon wrapped chicken
  • minime2b
    minime2b Posts: 168
    I love cucumber sandwiches! Take small squares of pumpernickel bread, spread some low fat cream cheese on them, a slice of cuke on top, and sprinkle some garlic salt on it! Great finger food!

    this sounds yummy to me. I think it'll be my contribution to my friends Easter Brunch!
  • Fieldsy
    Fieldsy Posts: 1,105 Member
    Shrimp, sweet potato fries
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    Go small -

    If you have a gourmet/speicality food/Whole Foods type store nearby, see if they have quail eggs -- then make little tiny deviled eggs out of them.

    Tiny hamburgers, little hot dogs, baby ears of corn. Tiny quiches, tiny cupcakes.
  • MellyPfromVT
    MellyPfromVT Posts: 869 Member
    skinnytaste.com has lots of great appetizers! i personally love the bacon wrapped chicken

    This. The chicken bites are awesome! We dipped them in a homemade honey mustard (light mayo, whole grain mustard and a squeeze of honey to taste).
  • Harlin12
    Harlin12 Posts: 34 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/531467-apple-nachos-pic
  • maf66
    maf66 Posts: 211 Member
    Bacon wrapped pineapple chunks. I make these all the time and they're killer!

    The recipe calls for cutting the bacon in 1/2, but I cut it in 1/3. Also, you can omit the brown sugar, I often do. Even if you pop 6 of these bad boys in your mouth, it's only 2 pieces of bacon!

    I've also been toying with the idea of using turkey bacon, but have yet to try that. Don't see why it wouldn't work, though!

    http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/bacon-wrapped-pineapple-bites/
  • maf66
    maf66 Posts: 211 Member
    skinnytaste.com has lots of great appetizers! i personally love the bacon wrapped chicken

    This. The chicken bites are awesome! We dipped them in a homemade honey mustard (light mayo, whole grain mustard and a squeeze of honey to taste).

    I make these often, myself! Hell, anything wrapped in bacon is good!!! :bigsmile:
  • angela828
    angela828 Posts: 498 Member
    you can do fruit kabobs! get the kabob sticks and put grapes, cantalope, melon, pineapple chunks through the sticks.

    also - try small fresh mozzarella balls and the small grape/cherry tomatos on the kebobs, yum :)
  • Lance_K
    Lance_K Posts: 104 Member
    bump
  • Walawender33
    Walawender33 Posts: 21 Member
    The stuffed mushrooms that I told you about before are really awesome. Spinach and artichoke dip is always a crowd pleaser too. I also like chili cheese dip I dont put meat in it I use vegitarian chili.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    So many amazing ideas!!! Thanks everyone, now to decide....
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    Bacon wrapped pineapple chunks. I make these all the time and they're killer!

    The recipe calls for cutting the bacon in 1/2, but I cut it in 1/3. Also, you can omit the brown sugar, I often do. Even if you pop 6 of these bad boys in your mouth, it's only 2 pieces of bacon!

    I've also been toying with the idea of using turkey bacon, but have yet to try that. Don't see why it wouldn't work, though!

    http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/bacon-wrapped-pineapple-bites/

    I wonder if this would work with pancetta? The deli by me will cut it paper thin.
  • monih10
    monih10 Posts: 577 Member
    Bump!! I'm always looking for new, fun recipes too!! =]
  • Arabian♥Breeze
    Arabian♥Breeze Posts: 323
    Tuna Cucumber Appetizer

    Just add mayo to tuna fish and put into the cucumber and sprinkle little paprika on top ITS SOOO GOOD and healthy too and they have olive oil mayo which makes this dish even healthier!! Enjoy

    Cucumbertunasaladoderbs-1.jpg
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
    ❤lindsay❤dawn❤ Posts: 443
    *bumping for nifty ideas*
  • chattipatty2
    chattipatty2 Posts: 376 Member
    bump
  • nill4me
    nill4me Posts: 682 Member
    Home made Hummus, on a tray with some veggies and whole wheat pita. yum.
  • nill4me
    nill4me Posts: 682 Member
    I love cucumber sandwiches! Take small squares of pumpernickel bread, spread some low fat cream cheese on them, a slice of cuke on top, and sprinkle some garlic salt on it! Great finger food!

    this sounds yummy to me. I think it'll be my contribution to my friends Easter Brunch!
    ^^ This!

    You can also add a small amount of dry salad dressing mix (ranch, italian) to the cr. cheese, and omit the garlic salt. yumm-o.
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    I make mini fritattas with just about anything from brocolli to bacon and cheese. I have a recipe in the database for a ham, swiss artichoke heart fritatta
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    caramelized anchovies. high protein, bite sized snack that stores in the fridge for 2 weeks.
    http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/myulchibokkeum
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    There are a ton of great ideas @ www.skinnytaste.com.

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