50 Salty Christmas Snacks & Savory Holiday Bites (when you’re tired of sweets!)
Salty Christmas snacks for parties, potlucks, and movie nights! These savory holiday treats make the best Christmas appetizers, finger foods, and holiday dip recipes.

As much as I love Christmas cookies and all the festive holiday treats, sometimes you just want something salty, crunchy, cheesy, or downright savory!
If you’re the person at the holiday party who keeps wandering back to the savory snack table instead of the dessert table, you’re in the right place.
I put together a list of festive but salty Christmas snacks to help your taste buds balance all the sweets this holiday season.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, putting together a Christmas Eve snack spread, looking for some creative Christmas movie night snacks, or in need of a holiday potluck dish …
… these savory Christmas snacks are easy, delicious, and holiday-themed.
From easy finger foods to salty snack mixes and irresistible holiday dips, there’s something here for every kind of snack lover.
Get ready to find your new favorite Christmas snacks that aren’t desserts!
(🎄 Want more delicious holiday food ideas? You’ll love these festive Christmas breakfast casseroles, unique holiday dinner ideas, quick and easy Christmas treats, and fun holiday punch recipes!)
Salty Holiday Snack Ideas
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
A Christmas Tree Cheese ball is a tasty and festive holiday appetizer, perfect for your christmas parties. You’ll love how easy it is to make!
Christmas Eve Snack Mix
Savory Christmas Snack Mix is sure to satisfy those salty snack cravings! Perfect for movie nights, holiday parties, and gifts, this recipe packs some serious flavor.
Marinated Mozzarella Balls
This easy recipe for Marinated Mozzarella Balls is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Fresh Cranberry Salsa is an easy holiday appetizer that is a little sweet, and a little spicy, which pairs perfectly with salty tortilla chips or crackers!
Antipasto Wreath
Dress up antipasto into an eye-catching, festive wreath! Mix and match different types of meat on each skewer, pairing it with mozzarella pearls, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts.
Mini Cheese Balls
Mini cheese balls are a bite-sized version of the classic party appetizer. They're served in individual portions rolled in nuts and bacon and topped with salty pretzel sticks!
Christmas Guacamole Wreath Appetizer
Wow everyone this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath! Guacamole is always a party-favorite, and you can whip up this easy appetizer in about 15 minutes.
Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
Cheesey, garlicky, and dotted with cherry tomatoes, Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread is made easy with a few supermarket shortcuts. It's hearty enough to double as dinner!
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip is a beyond easy appetizer that is both festive and delicious. It comes together in minutes and everyone raves about the flavor. Set it out with some crackers, and wa-la!
Hummus Wreath
So quick to make, this Hummus Wreath is guaranteed to impress. And it can be made completely ahead of time, which is a total bonus during the busy holiday season.
Charcuterie Tree
This charcuterie tree makes a stunning Christmas appetizer and centerpiece in one! It's easy to build, and perfect for holiday party grazing.
Holiday Antipasto Spread
An amazingly flavorful cream cheese spread that will be the hit of any holiday party. All the ingredients from your favorite antipasto salad in a delicious, creamy dip!
Easy Santa Snack Board
Serve up a very merry appetizer this holiday season with this cute Santa Charcuterie Board. It’s easy to make and very kid-friendly.
Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Mini Christmas Tree Sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a Christmas party or family gathering. Quick prep, easy assembling, and totally customizable!
Candy Cane Caprese
Candy Cane Caprese Salad features juicy tomato slices, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves arranged in the shape of a candy cane. It’s a bright flavor profile to balance the heavier holiday foods.
Christmas Queso With Ground Beef & Rotel
Browned ground beef in this Velveeta queso dip really stretches it to feed a hungry crowd! Always a crowd pleaser, this meaty queso dip uses just 4 ingredients.
Christmas Pinwheels
Festive and fun Christmas Pinwheels use a mix of white beans and feta cheese, instead of cream cheese, for a lower fat, but still deliciously creamy version of a classic.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Everything from the Christmas colors to the fresh herbs, lemon and garlic in the filling makes these Christmas Deviled Eggs truly special.
Christmas Charcuterie Board
This creative Christmas Charcuterie Board features a festive brie with a Christmas tree cut out, cheese stars, and plenty of savory options.
Caprese Tortellini Skewers
Tortellini Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are a fun spin on the classic caprese salad.
They're an easy no-bake appetizer that’s ready in about 25 minutes, bursting with fresh flavors, and look festive when arranged like a wreath.
Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix
Slow cooker Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix is the ultimate feel-good food! Pretzels and other goodies are coated in the delicious combination of ranch and parmesan cheese.
Christmas Cheese Balls
Four different holiday cheese balls in one convenient recipe.
White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimento Cheese, Garlic Chive Goat-Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan are the amazing flavor profiles to choose from - or make them all!
Potluck Pickle Wraps
Potluck Pickle Wraps are a staple party appetizer filled with cream cheese, pickles, and ham. They're surpisingly delicious and everyone loves them.
White Bean Hummus With Cranberries
White Bean Hummus is packed with dried cranberries, infused with garlic and rosemary olive oil and a citrus twist, then topped with crunchy chopped pecans.
Easy Italian Pinwheels
Italian Pinwheels are layered with a creamy, flavorful cream cheese spread, crisp lettuce, buttery provolone cheese and all of the favorite Italian meats for a hearty and filling snack.
Scallion Olive Dip Christmas Wreath
A creative Christmas appetizer made with the most delicious party dip! Scallion Olive Party Dip shaped into a Christmas wreath is a tasty conversation starter.
Grinch Christmas Charcuterie Board
This Grinch Christmas Charcuterie Board is perfect for holiday entertaining. It's simple to make and impressive to serve!
Cornucopia Salami Rollups
Salami Rollups with cream cheese and fresh herbs are easy to make and fun to serve! Make them into a cornucopia shape for a fun holiday finger food idea, or add them to your meat and cheese tray.
Christmas Tree Pizza Bites
Make these pull-apart Christmas Tree Pizza Bites and serve as appetizers this festive season. Pizza ingredients will make it super hit.
Easy Olive Salad
This quick 5 minute Olive Salad is packed with flavor and very easy to make. Serve it on top of whipped feta dip with pita chips, alongside a charcuterie board or cheese platter, or on its own.
Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath with Cranberries
A golden, flaky Christmas sausage roll wreath stuffed with festive cranberries and pecans. Prep in 10 minutes, easy to make ahead, and guaranteed to wow any holiday crowd.
No Bake Christmas Tree Cheese Snack
Show your holiday spirit with this super easy Cheese Christmas Tree Appetizer. Best of all, there’s absolutely no cooking required!
Smoked Salmon Crackers
Smoked Salmon Crackers are easy no-cook 15 minute appetizers layered with pesto laced cream cheese, cucumber slices, fresh dill and capers.
Christmas Empanadas
Get festive with Christmas Tree Empanadas! These red-and-green treats are filled with creamy avocado and chicken.
Reindeer Cheese Ball Bites
Rolled with cheddar, bacon and topped with antlers this easy reindeer cheese ball recipe is sure to be the talk of the holidays!
Hot & Spicy Firecrackers
Ditch the boring chips and try these no-bake spicy crackers with your favorite dip (or on their own!). Just 5 ingredients!
Meat and Cheese Christmas Trees
Simple make ahead Meat and Cheese Christmas Trees have only three ingredients. Their savory flavor help balance all the holiday sweet treats.
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe, a creamy and spicy slow cooker appetizer dip made with jalapeno peppers and cream cheese.
Christmas Tree Pizza – cold veggie pizza appetizer
Mini Christmas Tree Veggie Pizzas have a Christmas tree shaped crust topped with hummus and a confetti of fresh vegetables.
Burrata Platter
This easy Burrata Platter has fresh burrata cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction and surrounded by pears, prosciutto, dates, jam, toasts, and nuts.
Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Bring bold holiday flavor to your Christmas table with these pesto puff pastry Christmas trees that bake flaky and always come out delicious. Red and green pesto to make the trees extra festive.
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket are tasty appetizers taken to the next level with some sharp cheddar and dijon rolled in.
Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas
Perfect for party appetizers or to make your family meals a little more special this holiday season, try these precious mini Christmas Tree Pizzas!
They’re incredibly easy to make yet will make any meal taste like a special occasion.
Pimento Cheese Spread
Homemade Pimento Cheese, or “Southern pâté,” is a creamy and delicious cheese dip made with a flavorful combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
Festive pull apart Christmas tree spinach dip is buttery and perfect for sharing, easy to make and a great finger food for holiday parties.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a fun appetizer or healthier snack for the holidays.
So simple to make using mini sweet peppers, and so flavorful from the garlic and herbs, they are also vegetarian and gluten free.
Hot Spinach Dip
Hot Spinach Dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection.
Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
Cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and jalapenos make for the best easy baked Jalapeno Poppers. Best of all, they’re ready in 25 minutes with loads of flavor!
Pinwheel Christmas Tree Appetizer
Transform your favorite pinwheel recipe into a festive Christmas Tree Appetizer with green spinach tortillas.
It’s a customizable and easy finger food that’s an adorable hit for any holiday party.
Christmas Tree Dip
This Christmas Tree Dip is a yummy, super-cute party headliner! Layers of scrumptious, bold Mediterranean flavors in a cute holiday “tree” shape, ready in just minutes!
Savory Christmas Snacks
I hope you enjoyed this list of deliciously salty and savory Christmas snacks to balance out all those cookies, holiday candies, and other sweet treats.
Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas gathering, bringing something to a holiday potluck, or just want to keep your family happily snacking throughout the season, these ideas make it easy to find something everyone will love.
After all, every Christmas snack table deserves a good mix of sweet AND savory!
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