Easy spring appetizer ideas are ideal for all of your social gatherings during the transition to warmer weather!
I know that spring entertaining can be a challenge because the weather is so unpredictable. Depending on where you live, through a lot of the spring, the weather may still be very cold. By the time it’s May, it may feel more like summer. You don’t want winter recipes anymore, but you’re also not in full-on summer party mode either.
I’ve focused on recipes with lots of fresh vegetables that have tons of color, flavor, and texture. You’ll find many spring versions of classic appetizers, including bean dips, vegetable boards, cheese boards, tortilla pinwheels, and flatbreads. Take advantage of fresh veggies and herbs whenever they’re available, and don’t skimp on the finishes, such as balsamic glaze and homemade salad dressing.
The spring appetizer recipes here are great for Easter, Memorial Day, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, and more. Happy entertaining!
Easy spring appetizer ideas
1. Lemon artichoke hummus
The Bojon Gourmet’s lemon artichoke hummus couldn’t be easier and is full of spring flavor. The artichoke herbs are such a great addition to hummus, making it earthy and sweet. Hummus is wonderful served alongside spring vegetables and crackers.
2. Spring cheese board
A cheese board is such a versatile appetizer to customize for any season or holiday. Spring is no exception. Tipps in the Kitch’s spring cheese board is absolutely stunning with a mix of fresh and dried fruit, nuts, meat, olives, and of course, multiple cheeses. She details exactly what she uses on her board.
3. Spring pistachio pesto pizza with asparagus and ricotta
How Sweet Eat’s spring pistachio pesto pizza with asparagus ricotta includes green peas and is topped with parmesan and extra greens for so much flavor. If you love white pizza/flatbread without tomatoes, pesto pizza is a great option. I love the twist of using pistachios instead of walnuts.
4. Pear and Brie cheese salad skewers
Turning any recipe concept into skewers is ideal for entertaining. Walder Wellness’s pear and Brie cheese salad skewers are made with arugula, walnuts, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. They’re the ideal sweet and savory appetizer.
5. Crispy mascarpone stuffed mushrooms
Adrianna Adarme’s crispy mascarpone stuffed mushrooms have a creamy filling with lemon zest, garlic, and gruyere cheese. Stuffed mushrooms are a great appetizer to prep ahead of time and then pop in the oven right before guests arrive.
6. Miso edamame hummus with spring crudites
Kale and Caramel’s miso edamame hummus has an Asian twist that is unexpected but addictive. When you want to switch up your dips for spring entertaining, miso edamame hummus is a great option.
7. Roasted asparagus herb ricotta crostini
Cake ‘n Knife’s roasted asparagus herb ricotta crostini is light and fresh. The recipe is great for serving a large crowd of people.
8. Spring herb popcorn
It’s a Veg World After All’s spring herb popcorn is an easy snack to make with fresh herbs and is loaded with fiber. She uses chives and dill, but you can switch up the herbs as you like.
9. Garlic and basil white cannellini bean dip and crudites
Bean dip is such a classic appetizer that you can customize for every season and occasion. I love The College Housewife’s garlic and basil white cannellini bean dip and crudites for spring. Her presentation is gorgeous.
10. Spring veggie board
A veggie board is another timeless appetizer concept that works well for any social gathering. My Moonstone Kitchen’s spring veggie board features three homemade dips and a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables and edible flowers. She has the full recipes for the three dips and shares the details for all of the vegetables that she includes.
11. Fiesta olive pinwheels
Tortilla wrap bites are a great appetizer, snack, or light lunch. Belly Full makes her fiesta olive pinwheels with spinach tortillas coated in an olive cream cheese spread and topped with green onions and lettuce.
12. Spring pea and feta dip
Jo Eat’s spring pea and feta dip is a ridiculously easy appetizer recipe that is still sure to wow everyone with its unexpected flavor and beautiful color. It’s the perfect topping for crostini and the ideal dip for vegetables and tortilla or pita chips.
13. Individual salad cups with rhubarb vinaigrette
Salad cups are great for entertaining. The View From Great Island takes it up a notch with individual salad cups with rhubarb vinaigrette. The homemade dressing is light, refreshing, and unexpected.
14. Four easy Bruschetta with spring vegetables
Apron and Sneakers shares four easy Bruschetta with spring vegetables to help you make the transition from winter into warmer weather. While you can’t beat classic Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, it’s nice to mix up the concept before tomatoes are in season. The four Bruschetta recipes here are sweet potatoes, gorgonzola, and rosemary; ricotta, grapes, spinach, and walnuts; feta, asparagus, and eggs; and goat cheese, orange marmalade, and peas.
15. Springtime sweet and salty Chex mix
I’m always a sucker for a good sweet and salty snack mix. Kindly Spoken’s springtime sweet and salty Chex mix is just four ingredients and comes together in five minutes. I have a round-up of Chex mix recipes if you’re looking for more options.
16. Salted honey lavender nuts
How Sweet Eat’s salted honey lavender nuts are another great sweet and salty appetizer option for spring gatherings. You only need six ingredients and can make the recipe ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.
17. Antipasto tortellini pasta salad
Host the Toast’s antipasto tortellini pasta salad is a crowd favorite with cheeses, meats, olives, and peppers, making it a more hearty spring or summer Italian party dish. It will quickly become your go-to pasta salad.
18. Crescent roll veggie pizza
I will never get over the nostalgia of veggie pizza. Krazy Kitchen Mom doesn’t mess with the original crescent roll veggie pizza recipe, using crescent rolls and the cream cheese-Ranch spread that we all love so much, topped with fresh vegetables.
19. Shrimp salad in endive leaves
Paula Deen’s shrimp salad in endive leaves is a refreshing, flavorful, no-cook appetizer that you can make ahead of time. Endive leaves add a nice unexpected touch, but lettuce or spinach leaves work well, too.
20. Roasted red pepper pinwheels
Girl Gone Gourmet’s roasted red pepper pinwheels have cream cheese, basil, and of course, roasted red peppers for so much flavor. Make the rollups in advance so that they have time to chill, and then slice them right before serving.
21. Spring herb cream cheese appetizer cups
Pre-made mini phyllo shells make numerous appetizer recipes come together in minutes. Rachel Cook’s spring herb cream cheese appetizer cups have an herb filling and are topped with fresh veggies.
22. Spring vegetable salad
Simply Recipe’s spring vegetable salad is a fresh, healthy recipe packed with all of your favorite spring veggies: thinly shaved asparagus, English peas, snap peas, and radishes. It all comes together with lettuce, mint, and almonds for so much crunch. The salad is topped with a creamy lemon-herb dressing.
23. Lamb nachos
Ground lamb is an ideal ingredient to mix up classic sheet pan nachos. Running to the Kitchen makes her lamb nachos with carrots, onions, peas, and radishes, topped with crumbled feta cheese.
24. Apricot ricotta honey-basil bites
I love the concept of using apricots as a base for a stuffed appetizer. Reluctant Entertainer’s apricot ricotta honey-basil bites are just six ingredients. Don’t skip the balsamic glaze, as it brings the flavor to a new level.
25. Spring vegetable tart
Lovely Jubley’s spring vegetable tart is so luscious with hummus and pesto. It’s topped with courgette, beetroot, artichoke, and asparagus and then finished with herbs and spices.
26. Garlic lime roasted shrimp salad
A Spicy Perspective’s garlic lime roasted shrimp salad is loaded with shrimp, avocado, cucumber, mint, and cilantro. The recipe is easy but so elegant.
27. Caramelized onion, goat cheese, and arugula flatbread
It is well worth the effort of caramelizing onions to make Healthy Family Project’s caramelized onion, goat cheese, and arugula flatbread. The goat cheese and arugula complement them perfectly.
28. Basil pesto goat cheese cheeseball
Switching up the ingredients for cheeseballs keeps them fresh and interesting for every occasion. I love Basil and Bubbly’s basil pesto goat cheese cheeseball for spring.
29. Bacon-wrapped scallions
Saveur’s bacon-wrapped scallions is such a fabulous concept and so easy to execute with just a few ingredients. If you don’t want the mess of making them on the stove, baking them works well, too.
30. Spring puff pastry tart
The Pioneer Woman’s spring puff pastry tart is topped with cream cheese, pesto, asparagus, peas, and prosciutto. Frozen puff pastry makes the recipe come together so quickly.
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