Are you in need of a few tasty appetizers to bring to your next potluck? If so, look no further! We have put together an incredible list of Potluck Appetizers that are sure to please.
Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that include both savory and sweet treats for your guests. Our mouth-watering selection will be sure to make your contributions the talk of the party.
From easy dips to stunning salads, wings, meatballs and more – we’ve got something for everyone!
So get ready for some unforgettable dishes at your upcoming gathering – these potluck appetizers won’t stay around too long!
Potluck Appetizers:
1. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This spectacular list of Appetizers for Potluck recipes will make your summer potluck season a huge hit! We’re beginning with everyone’s favorite Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe.
It’s quick, easy, and does not require you to boil noodles or potatoes like a typical potluck salad.
Give this flavorful salad a try, and see why this Mexican street corn is so famous.
2. Antipasto Pasta Salad
Whip up this easy and delicious Antipasto Pasta Salad at home to wow your potluck crowd.
The combination of salty meats, sweet tomatoes, red peppers, briny olives, and soft mozzarella balls is perfect.
With just one bite of these addicting flavors, everyone will become a forever fan of this Italian salad.
3. Pineapple Salsa
Celebrate summer with our fresh and delicious Pineapple Salsa, and enjoy these amazing tropical flavors at home.
This vibrant-colored and exciting flavored pineapple salsa will surely dazzle your guests. You just need to chop, mix, and chill. That’s it!
4. Loaded Layered Hummus Dip
Make your favorite hummus like never before with our Loaded Layered Hummus Dip recipe to make one of the best potluck appetizers ever.
The concept is very simple. Just spread hummus on the base and top it with all your favorite Mediterranean toppings!
Serve this perfect appetizer with pita bread or chips, veggie sticks, crackers, or even crostini. Enjoy!
5. Pinchos (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)
Pinchos are a popular Puerto Rican street food and make an excellent choice to serve for your special gatherings and events.
This simple dish includes marinated chicken cubes that are skewered, perfectly grilled, and slathered in delicious BBQ sauce. It’s amazingly good!
Nothing can beat these flavorful Pinchos.
6. Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
If you like eggplant, this Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is just for you. It will enhance your beloved eggplant in the best possible way.
This fantastic spread is all about creamy, smoky roasted eggplant, along with a good dose of EVOO and a few other seasonings.
Serve this dip with a big pile of pitas to scoop up the deliciousness. Enjoy!
7. Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread
This Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread makes a great contender for any special occasion or potluck.
You will be amazed how easily this restaurant-quality dish comes together, and it cooks in just 20 minutes!
Make sure to try this delicious flatbread!
8. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Bring this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad to your next cookout or potluck, and watch it disappear in front of your eyes.
This light, tasty dish is the perfect side. It’s loaded with a simple mix of quinoa, veggies, some Mediterranean staples, and a zesty lemon dressing. That’s all it takes to make this bowl so good.
It’s a super healthy salad, and it will definitely become a new family favorite.
9. Peach Salsa
Ditch your regular salsa this summer, and introduce this Peach Salsa to your guests to make everyone super happy.
It makes a great summer appetizer that is addictively delicious and super easy to make, and it only takes 10 minutes of work.
Make sure you try this awesome Peach Salsa!
10. Watermelon Salad
Cool off this summer with this splendid Watermelon Salad and seriously impress everyone with a refreshing fruit salad.
Juicy, vibrant watermelon cubes are combined with green mint leaves, nutty pistachio, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of lemon and honey for an extra punch of flavors, making this salad just stunning.
You are going to love this quick and fresh salad!
11. Asian Meatballs
If you have never made meatballs with Asian flavors, then this Asian Meatballs recipe will help you create an amazing dish.
Make a hearty bowl meal with your favorite fixings or as a great party appetizer for events.
You will become addicted to these juicy meatballs that are completely covered with a delicious sticky sauce. They’re too good!
12. Shish Tawook
Try our excellent and flavorful chicken skewers recipe, Shish Tawook, and enjoy the delicious Mediterranean flavors at home.
The marinade is the star of this dish, and it’s made with a rich mixture of yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a blend of exotic spices. Simply grill the chicken to golden brown perfection, and you’re done!
These chicken skewers are a great way to feed large crowds without slaving in the kitchen for hours.
13. Surf and Turf Nachos
This Surf and Turf Nachos recipe is an amazing upgrade to your regular nachos and is a great dish for any event!
These are super easy to put together, and we are sure this pile of nacho goodness is going to draw a large crowd.
14. Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad with Pesto
You have to try this Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad with Pesto recipe this summer.
This salad is quick and easy. Just cut the cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, and mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and give it all a good mix with basil pesto, lemon juice, salt, and paper. That’s it!
One bite and everyone will fall in love with this salad!
15. Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)
If you love to explore international flavors, then try this very popular tapas, Albondigas, or Spanish Meatballs, recipe at home.
These meatballs are cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with smoky Spanish paprika and other great flavors that make them so good.
These delicious meatballs will become an all-time favorite.
16. Falafel
Make this beloved iconic Middle Eastern Falafel the next time you need a dish for a get-together or potluck. It will be a huge hit at any event, especially with vegan and vegetarian crowds.
These fried balls of mashed chickpeas or fava beans are mixed with spices and herbs. Serve them in a pita or salad, or relish them as is with your favorite dipping sauce.
You will be amazed at the simplicity and ease of this authentic recipe.
17. Cowboy Caviar
Have you ever heard of Cowboy Caviar? If not, this recipe is just for you. It’s tasty, healthy, and will take care of all your get-togethers.
You just have to chop some veggies and mix everything with an easy homemade dressing. In just 10 minutes, your colorful dish is ready to serve.
You can savor this dish as salsa, as a salad, or even as a dip. Enjoy!
18. Rainbow Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a common and beloved potluck dish, so add another recipe to your potluck collection with this Rainbow Pasta Salad!
This magical, 30-minute salad is all about the colorful combination of ingredients, flavors, and textures that are just amazing. You will love every bite of this healthy yet filling salad.
Everyone is sure to love this version of a classic dish.
19. Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce – Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a popular Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce that can be eaten as a dip, a sauce, or as a spread to any of your favorites.
To make this goodness, you need Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and some fresh herbs. It comes out so creamy and refreshing that you will love it instantly.
In just 15 minutes, you can create the most delicious party contender food.
20. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Prosciutto
Give your pasta salad a gorgeous makeover with our Tortellini Pasta Salad with Prosciutto recipe, and make everyone super happy.
This bowl comes together quickly, and the ingredients and flavors are simply a match made in heaven.
Be sure to include this fantastic recipe next time you plan an event!
21. Olive Tapenade
This popular dish Olive Tapenade will be a success at any event that all of your guests will love.
This simple, quick, and deliciously addictive dish includes earthy, robust olives, capers, garlic, and a few other flavors. Just chop or puree everything with plenty of olive oil, and it’s ready to enjoy!
It’s traditionally served with crostini or crudités, but you can pair it with any side you like. It’s a must-try recipe for any upcoming potluck.
22. Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican chunky salsa that’s fresher, quicker, and definitely easier than other salsa recipes.
It just takes 10 minutes of time to chop and mix all the ingredients together.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or as a great filler for all your Mexican dishes. This brilliant recipe will be a keeper, for sure.
23. Baked Brie with Nuts and Honey
Try our fancy Baked Brie with Nuts and Honey for your future entertainment, and mesmerize everyone with this gooey, cheesy deliciousness.
This ultimate show-stopper dish only needs 15 minutes of your time. Just follow this easy recipe and its tips, and you’re good to go!
It will be one of your best creations, and it pairs amazingly with crackers, crostini, or fruits like grapes, apples, or pears. Enjoy!
24. Kofta Kebabs
Next time you want to cook something special, consider making these popular Mediterranean Kofta Kebabs.
These kebabs have bold and fresh flavors thanks to the abundant use of herbs and earthy Middle Eastern spices that make them unique and special.
It will be the perfect centerpiece for any potluck.
25. Mango Salsa
This Mango Salsa is a great summer appetizer for your next get-together, and we guarantee everyone will love this colorful bowl.
Imagine sweet bites of mangoes along with crunchy bites of peppers and tomatoes, all mixed together with lime and jalapenos. These flavors make for one stunning salsa!
Just make sure there is an endless supply of tortilla chips when you serve this at your event.
26. Cheesy Taco Skillet
This Cheesy Taco Skillet is amazing for a special get-together, a potluck, or a great weeknight meal. All it takes is 30 minutes of your time.
There’s no need for extra dishes or slaving in the kitchen. This simple skillet is loaded with veggies, ground meat, and Mexican seasoning and then topped with cheese. Put in the oven, and you’re good to go.
Serve this immediately by taking your skillet straight to your table with a generous amount of tortilla chips, and savor every scoop!
27. Crack Chicken
Make your hectic life easier with our online sensational Crack Chicken recipe. It’s super creamy, cheesy, and deliciously addictive.
It’s a five-ingredient crockpot recipe that everyone will love. You can serve this delightful dish in almost a hundred different ways for an awesome meal every time.
We are sure it’s going to be an amazing meal, even for low-carb and keto followers.
28. Balela Salad
Introduce this excellent Balela Salad, a Middle Eastern dish, for your next potluck.
This salad is bursting with mind-blowing flavors and textures, like chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, parsley, and mint.
You are in for some serious deliciousness with this recipe!
29. Shish Kabob
Kabobs are always fun to make, and this Shish Kabob recipe is no exception. They’re loaded with amazing flavors that you will crave again and again.
It will be the star dish at any cookout or potluck. Marinate the beef cubes, skewer them with veggies, and then grill it to juicy perfection. That’s it!
It’s an absolutely effortless recipe for your potluck guests.
30. Sticky Asian Wings
Chicken wings are the ultimate finger food, and this sticky Asian Wings version will definitely be a new favorite.
These fantastic wings have perfectly savory and sweet flavors with just a hint of a spice, and they are enhanced more with a good sprinkle of sesame seeds, making these wings simply irresistible.
Serve these crispy baked wings at your coming get-together, and watch them disappear in no time.
31. Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Try these flavorful Greek Chicken Souvlaki, and be amazed by how a few humble ingredients can transform chicken into a party appetizer.
All you need is 20 minutes of hands-on time to get the perfect Greek flavors. You can grill, bake, or pan-sear. The choice is yours.
We guarantee this dish will be a huge hit anywhere you serve it!
32. Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Fire up your grill and try these Teriyaki Chicken Skewers this summer to make your party or potluck super fun.
Marinate chicken cubes in flavorful teriyaki sauce for a few hours and then skewer and grill them to juicy perfection.
You will love this quick, easy, and economical dish great for feeding large crowds.
33. Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
This amazing Keftedes, or Greek Meatballs, recipe is a traditional meatball recipe from Greece and your family’s new favorite!
These meatballs are slightly crispy and totally delicious with exotic spices and fresh herbs that make them so flavorful.
They are best served as a part of a mezze platter or with your favorite dipping sauce. Try them soon!
34. Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Dip)
Give your eggplant a Moroccan makeover by making this classic Zaalouk, also known as Moroccan Eggplant Dip.
To create this magical dish, you need eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, warm spices, fresh herbs, and a generous amount of olive oil. You can make it as chunky or smooth as you like, but we assure you it will come out amazing every time.
It makes a great dish for your company or potlucks and pairs perfectly with pita bread. Enjoy!
35. Caesar Salad
Last but definitely not least is everyone’s favorite Caesar Salad. It’s a super famous and easy potluck recipe.
To make this delight at home, you need lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and an excellent dressing that takes this simple salad to the next level.
This Caesar salad recipe will be the best you have ever made, and it will earn its place in your repertoire immediately.
36. Baked Feta
Introducing: Heavenly Baked Feta Medley – cheese like you’ve never known before! Get ready for a game-changer appetizer for your next get together!
Have you ever wondered what pure joy tastes like? Look no further than this sensationally creamy, astonishingly flavorful, Baked Feta!
37. Mediterranean Charcuterie Board (Mezze Platter)
Mediterranean Charcuterie Board or Mezze Platter – a lavish spread that is not just a treat for your taste buds, but a feast for your eyes as well! From tasty colorful dips like Moroccan Zaalouk, Greek Tzatziki and everyone’s favorite hummus, to hearty keftedes meatballs to wrap with pitas, to fresh fruits, veggies, cheese and olives… every nibble elevates your senses and you won’t be able to resist coming back for seconds, or thirds!
Oh my, so many amazing potluck appetizers to try. You better get cooking!
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35 BEST Potluck Appetizers
This collection of easy Potluck Appetizers includes 35 great starters from dip to salads to wings and more!
Ingredients
- 5 ears of corn, kernels removed (about 4-5 cups of kernels)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add corn kernels and sauté for a few minutes, till they start to get brown highlights.
- Toss corn with remaining ingredients, reserving a little cotija cheese and the paprika for garnish.
- Add paprika and remaining cotija on top. Serve hot, or chill and serve cold.
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