30 No-Cook Appetizers for Super-Easy Entertaining

This colorful dish makes a stunning addition to your entertaining spread. Let the ingredients—ripe peaches, bell pepper, English cucumber, and fresh herbs—marinate over night then add them to a blender right before you're ready to serve. 

Creamy, zesty, and just a little tangy, this is no ordinary dip. In fact, it's better. The secret to that green hue is plenty of herbs including cilantro and chives, plus (you guessed it!) hearts of palm, which taste like artichoke hearts.

Bright and briny, this eye-catching appetizer encourages guests to mix and match ingredients atop thick slices of rustic Italian bread. Layer segmented mixed oranges with green olives, goat cheese, and good quality olive oil for an appetizer that will instantly transport you to Italy.

"Cook" fish in minutes by using lemon juice or vinegar to firm the flesh in the same way heating it up does. Then mix with orange slices and beets for a starter that's as colorful as it is delicious. 

Upgrade a basic crudité board by quick pickling a selection of colorful mixed vegetables such as radishes, carrots, celery, turnips, and beets. This easy technique preserves their flavor and color, and is a totally inspired take on serving fresh vegetables.

Chickpeas and tuna come together to form a masterful dip. Add the canned fish and beans to a food processor with anchovies and lemon zest and juice, which add a salty brightness to the starter. Before serving, mix with onion and fresh parsley and serve with crackers.

Serve this soup on a hot summer day and everyone will savor the cool, flavorful taste. It couldn't be easier to make—just combine all of the ingredients (heirloom tomatoes, red bell pepper, vinegar, and aromatics) in a blender and purée until silky, then chill and serve to a deserving crowd.

All the equipment you need for this impressive raw appetizer is a sharp oyster knife and careful hand for shucking. Serve the fresh oysters alongside three sauces—fresh horseradish, jalapeño mignonette, and red wine mignonette—for a crowd-pleasing starter.

Simply purée marinated artichoke hearts, anchovy fillets, parsley, plain Greek yogurt, and extra-virgin olive oil for a salty, savory scoop.

Who wouldn't want a piece of this open-faced sandwich? Combine four very different green ingredients—crisp zucchini, creamy avocado, spicy chile peppers, and cilantro—atop a delicious piece of toast.

If you're hosting a dinner with picky eaters, or just want an appetizer that's a bit more interactive, make this DIY salad so everyone can choose exactly what they want—and don't want. It's made with bite-sized vegetables including cocktail tomatoes, mini cucumbers, bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese.

Our easiest ever, three-ingredient dip is made for spring. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and prepared pesto in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and serve alongside fresh, seasonal crudité.

Turn seasonal fruit into a luscious appetizer by mixing fresh mango and pineapple with red snapper fish. The dish is given even more texture and depth thanks to the addition of jalapeños, red onion, and tomatoes for your pop of spicy, earthy, and acidic flavors. 

Instead of red peppers, which are often used in this dip, we're using vibrant red beets, which add an earthy flavor and stunning purple color. When combined with walnuts, spicy Aleppo pepper, and pomegranate molasses, they create a dip that everyone will be going back for more of.

Be sure to use high-quality, organic ingredients for this French bistro classic that's made with raw beef tenderloin and raw eggs. Chopped shallots, capers, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard round out the ingredient list. 

Start the party with this simple, six-ingredient dip. It gets its bright green color and seasonal flavor from avocado, lime zest, and fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley.

Sliced roasted peppers tossed with olive oil, lemon, mint, and toasted sesame seeds are delicious spooned over toast. Don't leave behind any of the delicious juices that settle at the bottom—they have lots of flavor.

Smoked salmon and sliced avocado are wrapped in tender lettuce leaves and served with a lively tahini sauce in this light and refreshing appetizer.

You only need four ingredients—dried dates, Gorgonzola piccante, toasted almonds, and honey—to make this sweet-and-savory hors d'oeuvres.

Don't be tempted by pre-made salsa at the store! You can make your own in a flash. Here, tomatoes and onions are amped up with jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve with plenty of chips!

PB and...R? Trust us, they make a surprisingly delicious pairing, especially when you add a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. If you want to go a tried-and-true route, serve radishes with seasoned olive oil or chive butter.

Take your cheese-and-charcuterie platter to new heights by bathing fresh mozzarella in olive oil, fresh herbs, and red-pepper flakes. Make it the star, then bring in salami and olives as supporting players.

Ripe avocados and sweet summer melon need nothing more than a sprinkling of fresh mint and sea salt to shine.

Choose unexpected crudites for this za'atar-laced yogurt dip, such as endive, fennel, cauliflower, and broccolini. It pairs well with just about any vegetable.

Don't let tomatoes have all the salsa fun. Swap them out for seedless green grapes, then add the usual jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

Upend your summer Caprese salad routine with this version starring soft tofu, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and toasted sesame seeds in a soy sauce-sherry vinaigrette.

We've transformed our favorite bagel toppings into a sensational cream cheese-based dip.

Finger food doesn't get easier than this! All you need to do is thread store-bought ingredients like giardiniera, olives, bocconcino (small mozzarella balls), and prosciutto onto skewers. 

Upgrade a basic guacamole recipe with Asian flavors such as scallions, which replace the usual white onion, and crushed nori sheets. The salty flavor of dried seaweed sprinkled over the top is totally next-level.