Food and good company are the cornerstones of the holiday season. Your loved ones pass around platters of entrees, appetizers, and desserts until everyone's stomachs are bursting and presents are shared. Aside from the main course, appetizers are meant to be enjoyed during greetings, catch-up conversations, and cocktails.

Keep your waistline trim this holiday season with some of these simple, healthy hors d’oeuvres for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Click “view slideshow” to explore some of our favorites.

Holiday Appetizers
Appetizers during the holidays don't have to be full of calories, so why not provide a healthy, tasty starter dish before the big meal? Photo courtesy of Pixabay, public domain