If you’ve ever been involved in planning a wedding, you’ll know that food is a big part of the day. There’s always wedding cake and quite often a meal; and appetizers between the ceremony and the meal keep your guests from getting too hungry as they socialize and wait for the meal.
The question is, what do you serve? I’ve been asking myself that question often the last couple months as my daughter is getting married in June, and I’m helping with the menu planning. So I asked some dietitian friends of mine for their appetizer ideas for a wedding reception. They delivered with some fabulous ideas and I decided to share them with you too! By the way, these are great appetizers for any occasion, not just a wedding. Take a look below at these creative and delicious recipes and let me know in the comments which ones you’d like to try.
Creamy Burrata with Pesto and Tomatoes from Jenny Shea Rawn at My Cape Cod Kitchen
Caprese Bites with Balsamic Drizzle from Marie at Healthy Ideas Place
Cashew Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes from Triad to Wellness
Cucumber Dill Ricotta Cups from Brittany at Your Choice Nutrition
Easy Cucumber Bites from Marie at Healthy Ideas Place
Endive with Goat Cheese and Mandarin Oranges from Amy at Amy Gorin Nutrition
Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers from Jessica at Nutritioulicious
Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Bites from Marisa at Marisa Moore Nutrition
Summer Fruit Bruschetta from Natalie at Nutrition a la Natalie
Cantaloupe and Feta Bruschetta from Kara at Byte Sized Nutrition
Dark Chocolate Dipped Figs with Chevre Filling from Abbey at Abbey’s Kitchen
Peach, Rosemary, and Brie Tartlets from Danielle at The Every Kitchen
Salami Salad Bites from Erica at Ericajulson.com
Turkey Roll-ups and Smokey Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce from Kelli at Hungry Hobby
Chicken Satay with Thai Almond Sauce from Abbey at Abbey’s Kitchen
Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups from Julie at RDelicious Kitchen
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Cucumber Apps from Maria at Halsa Nutrition
Crispy Potato Edamame Cigar Samosas from Roxana at The Delicious Crescent
Lentil Wonton Tacos from Tawnie at Kroll’s Korner
Southwest Tuna Stuffed Mini Peppers from Marie at Healthy Ideas Place
Lemon and Chili Sweet Potato Toast from Emily at Emily Kyle Nutrition
Easy Smoked Salmon Dip from Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean
Butternut Squash and Cranberry Hemp Crostini from Kara at The Foodie Dietitian Blog
Roasted Grape Crostini with Brie and Thyme from Danielle at The Every Kitchen
Lovely and delicious party appetizers.