No-Cook Appetizers Make Entertaining Easy
Entertaining should be fun and easy for the host as well as the guests and with these four, no-cook appetizer recipes, you’ll be able to put out a delicious, great-looking spread with a minimal amount of time and effort.
The collection includes chunks of melon wrapped in prosciutto ham, cucumber rounds topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh dill, a hand-held, mini version of a Caprese salad, a creamy blend of goat cheese, and fresh ripe figs. All of these appetizers include either fresh fruit or fresh veggies and are relatively light, making them a good choice to serve individually ahead of a full meal as well.
What to Drink: Beverage Pairing Suggestions
If you want just one food-friendly wine to pair with all four of these appetizers, choose a light-bodied, off-dry Prosecco. For a non-alcoholic option, you can’t go wrong with sparkling water and fresh lemon wedges. For beer lovers, you’ll want something light, crisp, and somewhat dry like a blonde ale. If you’d like some more specific pairing ideas read on:
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon: The above-mentioned Prosecco is a top choice to complement the sweet and salty flavors of this appetizer, but an off-dry California rosé would be a good choice too.
- Caprese Salad Skewers: Sauvignon Blanc is a good choice to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and complement the flavor of the basil.
- Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Bites: There are a lot of white wines that will work with this appetizer but the best choices include a light, fruity Chardonnay or off-dry Riesling.
- Fig and Goat Cheese Bites: Riesling, Prosecco, and rosé are really the best fit for this flavor combo.
Four Recipes for a No-Cook Appetizer Party
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
With their perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, prosciutto-wrapped melon chunks are usually the first appetizer to disappear at any party so you might want to make an extra batch.
Yield: 18 servings
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: Cantaloupe, honeydew melon, prosciutto, seedless grapes
Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese salad skewers make a great presentation and couldn’t be easier to make. Simply thread party picks with cherry tomatoes, sweet basil, and fresh mozzarella and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Yield: 12 servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, boccancini (fresh mozzarella balls), basil leaves, balsamic glaze
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Bites
Crisp slices of cucumber topped with thin slices of smoked salmon and a dollop of cream cheese mixed with lemon and fresh dill are a light and tasty blend of textures and flavors that are sure to please.
Yield: 18 servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: Smoked salmon, English cucumber, whipped cream cheese, lemon zest, fresh dill
Fig and Goat Cheese Bites
Fresh figs, halved and topped with goat cheese (chevre), a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of salt make a perfect bite of sweet and savory flavors.
Yield: 18 servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: Black Mission figs, crumbled goat cheese, honey, sea salt
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