A banquet appetizer is typically a small dish served before the main course. Two examples of banquet appetizers are RAVIOLI and Pastasalad. RAVIOLI is an Italian dish made of thin pasta dough filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat. Pastasalad is a salad made with cooked pasta, vegetables, and a dressing. Both dishes are popular choices for banquet appetizers as they are easy to prepare and can be served cold or hot.