21 Best Gluten-Free Appetizers for Any Party
21 easy gluten-free appetizers for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every party in between. Yummy dips, bites, and finger foods everyone will love.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, throwing a Christmas party, or just need some yummy nibbles for game day, these 21 gluten-free appetizers have you covered. Made with real, whole food ingredients, they’re lighter than the usual party spread, yet just as delicious. Everyone will love them!
Here at Casa Spicy, we like to party. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl, 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, plenty of informal get-togethers too. So I’m excited to share some of my favorite gluten-free appetizer ideas: easy, flavorful, and just as good for a holiday buffet as they are for a weekday snack.
These appetizers work for any occasion: a casual get-together, a game-day party, or a more formal holiday dinner. You can even serve them as a simple family meal or snack.
Oh, and if you ever find yourself in San Diego around the holidays, come over to our courtyard and join us. We’ve got a comfy couch, string lights, and a keg. Just bring your favorite gluten-free appetizers and a beverage to share!
Healthy Gluten-Free Appetizers
Gluten-Free Dips
Lentil Feta Bruschetta
This 3 ingredient Quick and Easy Lentil Feta Bruschetta will be your new, go-to appetizer recipe for a holiday party or potluck.
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Creamy Veggie Dip with Greek Yogurt, Kale, & Bell Peppers
This easy, creamy veggie dip with Greek yogurt, kale, and bell peppers is a healthy twist on the ever popular spinach dip. Serve it with vegetables and gluten free pita for a nourishing snack, or yummy appetizer at your next party.
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Halibut Ceviche Recipe with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
This Halibut Ceviche Recipe with summer sweet corn and cherry tomatoes is so delicious and super easy to make! Healthy, packed with protein, and naturally gluten free, you’ll make this again and again!
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Easy Savory Pumpkin Hummus +
You’ll love this Easy Savory Spiced Pumpkin Hummus with Smoked Paprika, Cumin, and Coriander is festive, delicious, and the ultimate “food as medicine”!
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Easy Strawberry Salsa (Mediterranean Style)
A fresh, vibrant twist on classic strawberry salsa — think fragrant basil, toasted pine nuts, and a generous drizzle of high-polyphenol EVOO in place of the usual lime and cilantro.
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Gluten-Free Finger Foods
Nori Seaweed Wraps Recipe with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
This seaweed wraps recipe is built around the most addictive spicy tahini drizzle you'll ever make — and yes, you should double the batch. Crisp rainbow vegetables and creamy avocado rolled up in nutrient-rich nori, ready in 15 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free, and raw.
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Easy Polenta Fries with Rosemary and Parmesan
These crispy baked polenta fries are an easy gluten-free side dish made with pre-cooked polenta, olive oil, fresh rosemary, and grated parmesan cheese. Baked on a baking sheet until golden brown and crispy, they can also be sliced thinner to make crunchy polenta chips. Serve with marinara, pesto, or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Low Carb Chicken Salad on Zucchini Chips
This low carb Chicken Salad with Pecans, Rosemary, and Grapes on Zucchini Chips, is easy to make, healthy, and SO delicious!
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Cauliflower Breadsticks
Everyone loves these cheesy cauliflower breadsticks. Serve with marinara sauce for the ultimate healthy snack or meal!
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Lentil Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These Asian style lentil turkey lettuce wraps with hoisin sauce and ground turkey are addictively delicious for a healthy meal or appetizer.
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Easy Air Fryer Falafel
Enjoy these healthy, crispy air fryer falafel, guilt free! Add your falafel to any salad or wrap it up in gluten free pita with lots of veggies for a nourishing and delicious plant based, gluten free meal!
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Festive Holiday Appetizers
Amazingly Addictive Artichoke Squares
Easy to make and amazingly addictive, these gluten-free artichoke squares are a party favorite, and a nourishing, protein packed dish for any meal of the day!
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Pumpkin Pesto Crostini with Goat Cheese
Layer pesto, roasted pumpkin, and creamy goat cheese on top of baguette slices for the ultimate fall inspired appetizer!
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Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
These Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms pack a whole lot of flavor in only 150 calories and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
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Mushroom and Sausage Polenta Bruschetta
White button mushrooms, lightly spiced Italian sausage, Crunch pine nuts and fresh rosemary with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan make for an absolutely amazing flavor combination atop polenta bruschetta…Serve as a main dish, or as an appetizer.
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Artichoke-Rosemary Tart in a Polenta Crust
A fun twist on the traditional tart, this one is made with a polenta crust, topped with a delicious mixture of Greek Yogurt, fresh herbs, two cheeses, and artichoke hearts. Delicious!
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Game Day Appetizers
Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps with crisp apples, creamy horseradish mayo, and fresh herbs, are a delicious low carb lunch, dinner, or nutritious snack. If you've got the ingredients on hand, you can be eating these yummy wraps in less than 10 minutes!
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Sabra Hummus Veggie Wraps with Eggplant, Peppers, Mint, & Feta Cheese
These Sabra Hummus Veggie Wraps are powered with plant based protein + a delicious combo of veggies to boost your energy~perfect for lunch, a healthy snack, or to share as an appetizer with friends!
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Healthy Loaded Fries, Mediterranean Style
These healthy loaded fries are absolutely divine & super easy to make. Topped with creamy Sabra hummus & yogurt dressing, lentils, beets, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs~they’re perfect for a delicious Mediterranean inspired vegetarian dinner!
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Beefshi Hiker’s Hand Roll
This Hiker’s Hand Roll is SO easy to make, and it’s packed with nourishing ingredients-beef jerky, nori, sushi rice, avocado, egg, and green pea shoots, all topped off with a spicy drizzle of sriracha. Mmmm…it'’ so good!
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Healthy Queso Recipe with Parmesan Cheese and Veggies
An easy, healthy queso recipe featuring veggies, Parmesan cheese, and a2 milk. Just as creamy, cheesy, and delicious as traditional queso dip!
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I love the guacamole waffle bites but don’t have a waffle iron, any alternates for cooking the “waffle?” Thanks!!!