These Easter appetizers will be a hit with guests! They include hot sauces, fresh snacks, and more ideas to add bright flavor to your spring menu.
These Easter appetizers are the perfect way to start an Easter brunch or dinner! They include classic appetizer ideas, like deviled eggs, as well as vibrant dips and light bites made with spring’s best produce. Easy to prepare (or make ahead), they will be a hit with you and your guests.
I always make some of these Easter appetizers when I host my family during the holidays. They start the meal with fresh spring flavors…and give everyone something to snack on if breakfast casserole or scalloped potatoes need a couple more minutes in the oven. No stress – we have Easter snacks to enjoy!
Our Top 5 Easter Appetizers
Easy Deviled Eggs
This deviled eggs recipe has been one of my go-to Easter appetizers for years. Inspired by Jack’s mother’s famous deviled eggs, they are creamy, tangy and delicious. I prepare the hard-boiled eggs a day in advance so they are easy to prepare the same day.
Cottage cheese sauce
This pale green salsa is so festive for spring! Avocado and cottage cheese create its rich and creamy base. It’s a perfect last-minute Easter appetizer – it comes together in the food processor in less than 10 minutes!
Ultimate Crudité Plate
A colorful crudité platter is a delicious way to add fresh spring vegetables to your Easter menu! In addition to the vegetables, this one includes a creamy lemon white bean sauce, compound butter, and marinated feta cheese. Prepare these components up to 2 days in advance so they are ready to pull from the refrigerator when your guests arrive.
Puff Pastry Brie Bites
These one-bite Easter appetizers combine crispy, buttery puff pastry, sweet fig jam, and melted cheese. No wonder they are always a hit at parties!
Whipped Feta Cheese Sauce
L&L reader Cathey wrote: “I took this to an event and everyone loved it – there wasn’t a bite left at the end of the night!” It goes perfectly with crackers and vegetables such as blanched peas, radishes and fresh or pickled carrots.
More Easter Appetizer Ideas
Beet hummus
Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy flavor to this twist on classic hummus…and give it a bright pink hue! A bowl of this dip is wonderful on an Easter appetizer table.
The best egg salad
Use up the hard-boiled eggs left over from your Easter egg hunt in this bright and salty egg salad! Stuffed into sandwiches with baby lettuce or microgreens, it’s a perfect springtime application.
Capresse Skewers
A classic Caprese salad in bite-sized form! Advice: Instead of using all red tomatoes, mix in some yellow ones to make them feel bright and spring-like.
Cold Cucumber Soup
This fresh and creamy cucumber soup is one of my family’s favorite Easter appetizers. Full of herbs like basil and dill, it’s a refreshing start to the meal!
Vegan Artichoke and Spinach Dip
No cream cheese or sour cream here! A thick cashew cream replaces dairy in this plant-based version of the holiday classic. Salty artichokes and fresh spinach make it a perfect spring appetizer.
Roasted Artichokes
Young artichokes start showing up at farmers markets and grocery stores this time of year. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some, make these cute roasted artichokes as an appetizer! They pair perfectly with this creamy and spicy artichoke sauce.
Pickled Eggs
These Beet Pickled Eggs are the grown-up version of dyeing Easter eggs! A brine of apple cider vinegar fills them with a sweet and tangy flavor. Simply cut them in half for a fun Easter appetizer or use the bright pink egg whites to make deviled eggs!
Green Goddess Dressing
You can add any and all soft leafy herbs to this aromatic, creamy, lemon-flavored sauce. Serve with your favorite spring vegetables for dipping!
Pickled Asparagus
In my opinion, no Easter menu is complete without asparagus, and these tender pickled asparagus are a really fun way to serve it. Serve them alone, as part of a cheese board, or with a creamy sauce like my whipped feta or cottage cheese dip.
whipped ricotta
Top this rich, creamy sauce with a drizzle of honey, lemon zest, and thyme for an unexpected Easter appetizer! It is fantastic with crostini or focaccia for dipping.
