Don't be that person bringing a store-bought crudité sampler to the party. Instead, impress your hostess (or guests) with pretty dips, salad skewers, artfully arranged platters, and small bites that are light in calories, but big in flavor. Who said the main course has to have all the glory when it comes to menu planning? These starters prove they can hold their own on a buffet, plus they'll look really good in your Instagram photos. Bon appétit!
Skinny Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: skinny roasted red pepper and goat cheese dip [2]
Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: roasted figs with goat cheese [3]
Caprese Salad Skewers
Get the recipe: caprese salad skewers [4]
Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini
Get the recipe: skinny pesto pizza crostini [5]
Sun-Dried Tomato and Chili-Walnut Layered Dip
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato and chili-walnut layered dip [6]
Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad
Get the recipe: pear, pomegranate and spinach salad [7]
Balsamic Marinated Steak Bites With Kale and Roasted Tomatoes
Get the recipe: balsamic marinated steak bites with kale and roasted tomatoes [8]
Healthy Pink-Dyed Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: healthy pink-dyed deviled eggs [9]
Green Goddess Dip
Get the recipe: green goddess dip [10]
Cranberry Goat Cheese Gluten Free Crostini
Get the recipe: cranberry goat cheese gluten free crostini [11]
Beet-Mint Yogurt Dip
Get the recipe: beet-mint yogurt dip [12]
Stuffed Mushrooms With Arugula, Walnuts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Get the recipe: stuffed mushrooms with arugula, walnuts, and sun-dried tomatoes [13]
Bacon and Brussels Sprout Skewers
Get the recipe: bacon and Brussels sprout skewers [14]
Winter Kale Bowl With Spiralized Beets and Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: winter kale bowl with spiralized beets and goat cheese [15]
Cucumber Cups With Tapenade
Get the recipe: cucumber cups with tapenade [16]