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You don’t need a special holiday as a reason to host a wine tasting party. However, when you’re busy with work, family, and planning a party, sometimes you don’t feel like going through the trouble of creating dishes that pair well with the wines you’re serving. And hey, that’s okay! There are PLENTY of easy appetizers you can make without slaving in the kitchen all day!
Delicious and Easy Appetizers for a Wine Tasting Party
The only thing better than a party is the food. Am I right?! We have compiled a list of the best appetizers for your wine tasting party. Check them out!
Marinated Feta Cheese
Slow The Cook Down
Sure, you can buy feta already marinated at most deli counters, but the best thing about this recipe is you can choose your own flavoring! And this recipe is so easy, you just gotta make sure you have at least 4 hours to set and forget!
Two-Minute Olive Tapas Recipes
Mommy Musings
It doesn’t get much easier than throwing all of your ingredients into a food processor/blender and being done. This appetizer recipe calls for olives from Spain, but great news: Most olives you find in the US are imported from there.
Honey Apple Pecan Crostini
Lady and the Blog
This crostini is simple and SO delicious! Good luck stopping me from eating this on non-wine party days!
Chocolate and Cheese Charcuterie Board
The Welcoming Table
Is it really a wine party if you don’t have some kind of a charcuterie board on the table? (Trick question, the answer is a resounding “NOPE!”) This one has a little bit of everything, and I love versatility.
Brie and Prosciutto Appetizer with Fresh Berries
Fun Money Mom
It doesn’t get much easier than buying a box of crackers and topping them with some cheese and berries. You’ll have enough of these in no time for your entire party!
Spicy Orange Marmalade Meatballs
Mighty Mrs
This appetizer recipe combines two of my favorite things: meatballs and spice. Garnish is optional, and who has time for that anyway?!
Snack-It-To-Me Cheese Crisps
Sheri Silver
These cheese crisps are super simple to whip up, and as an added bonus they’re low carb for your keto friends! These go well with some hummus.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer
Tasty Galaxy
Coming in with another low carb/keto friendly appetizer! This one is so simple to make, it barely takes any kitchen tools, so there’s the added bonus of minimal cleanup!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups
Vegan Huggs
Here’s a super yum appetizer for your vegan friends. The cups keep for up to 3 months in the freezer, so you can have them ready for anything last minute!
Apple Polenta Gorgonzola Bites
Dancing Through The Rain
I think my favorite aspect of most of these appetizers, is not only are they easy to make, but they’re easy on your wallet too. Make sure you don’t cut these up too soon or your apples will turn!
Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich
Having Fun Saving
Where was this recipe when I was a kid, mom?! Seriously, I would have never thought of this! I’d personally cut it into smaller bits for finger-food size appetizers!
Gouda and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Ball
Amanda’s Cookin
I may be biased, but this recipe is probably my favorite. Even when I was too young to drink wine at parties, I was always there for the cheese!
Manchego Cheese, Ham, and Olive Bites
My Kitchen Love
If your go-to easy appetizer doesn’t involve some kind of lunch meat, are you even doing it right? Another easy and delicious go-to for your wine party will be these!
Whipped Brie-Stuffed Strawberries
Amanda’s Cookin
You should have at least one fruit-based dish at your wine tasting parties. This recipe has cheese AND fruit, so two-birds-one-stone, yeah?
Caramelized Onion Dip
Bunnys Warm Oven
This dip is SO good and easy to make. Serve with crackers and a low-carb option for your keto friends!
Parmesan Crisps
Whole Lotta Yum
I eat these crisps with so many different things. They would be great for your room temperature onion dip!
Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Moms Who Save
These stuffed mushrooms are incredibly easy to make, and this recipe even has a vegan option! The best part is, they’re good whether you’re having wine or not, so bring them out for everything and you’ll be a party favorite!
Burrata Tarts
My Kitchen Love
This appetizer will make it appear as though you spent all day in the kitchen when you did anything but. The most time consuming aspect is going to be rolling out the pastry.
Mamma Mia! Inspired Greek Appetizer Tray
Cute Fetti
What’s better than an appetizer tray? A Mamma Mia!-themed tray of course!
Easy Homemade Hummus
The Welcoming Table
Another crowd favorite at wine parties is hummus. It’s tasty and vegan, so all of your friends will be able to enjoy!
Other Appetizers to Try
Check out some of our other great appetizer posts below!
- Fun Fruit Salsa to Serve with a Cheese Board
- Savory Recipes that Use Beer
- Appetizers to Serve on Spoons or Toothpicks
Whether your wine tasting party has vegans, ketoers (Is that even a word? Well, it is now!), or your best pal has a sweet tooth – you’ll be able to whip up your appetizers in a hurry without a huge mess to clean up when it’s over! My advice? Make sure you make enough for leftovers for that midnight snack. What’s your go-to for an easy appetizer? Tell me what your favorite is in the comments!
For party ideas, check out our 10 dinner Essentials for an Amazing Party post!
