Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to elevate your appetizer game for all those backyard barbecues, picnics, and pool parties. We’ve rounded up the best summer appetizers that are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Think fresh, vibrant flavors that make the most of seasonal produce and keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you're a fan of light, refreshing bites or something a bit more indulgent, there's something here for everyone. So grab your favorite summer drink, and let's dive into these crowd-pleasing starters!
Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado
This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce
The perfect appetizers for all your parties this Baked Brie with Cranberry Raspberry Sauce is easy to make and oh so delicious! (gluten free)
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego
The holidays are getting closer and it's time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It's so easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser. (gluten free)
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
This baked brie cranberry is a perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet!
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Vegan Baked Sweet Chili Thai Cauliflower Bites
These Vegan Baked Sweet Chili Cauliflower Bites are the perfect appetizer to bring to your next party. They’re made with cauliflower pieces, tempura batter, and a homemade sweet chili sauce.
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The Best Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Whipped Feta
This strawberry balsamic whipped feta is such a great recipe to bring to a bbq, Christmas party, or any special occasion. Made with feta cheese, balsamic strawberries and served with warm bread, this has all the sweet and tangy flavors to make the perfect appetizer.
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Italian Pinwheels
Classic Italian pinwheels are tortilla rolls filled with a creamy spread and Italian inspired meats, cheeses, and veggies.
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Ancho Chile Corn And Poblano Crab Cakes
These Ancho Chile Corn and Poblano Crab Cakes are full of flavor and topped with a tropical pineapple pico de gallo and cilantro lime sauce.
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Roasted Peach Crostini With Whipped Blue Cheese Ricotta
Roasted Peach Crostini with a creamy and delicious whipped blue cheese ricotta spread is what you need on your table this peach season!
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Shrimp Tartare With Mango Puree
This shrimp tartare is packed full of refreshing Asian-inspired flavors, served with a quick homemade mango puree.
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Guacamole Bites
Bursting with fresh flavors, these Guacamole Bites feature ripe tomatoes filled with creamy guacamole that are as healthy as they are tasty!
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Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese and Lemon
These Creamy, Lemony Cucumber Sandwiches are perfect for parties and showers. They're super easy to make in advance and taste incredible.
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Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini is the best way to enjoy zucchini all summer long, even into fall. It's incredibly healthy, tasty, and takes just minutes to make.
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Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a decadent but easy twist on a classic. A finger food perfect for brunch, Easter or Mother's Day.
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Saucy Beef Appetizer
This saucy beef appetizer recipe is the perfect game-day treat! Not only is it simple but they are so tasty they will disappear quickly.
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Lobsteries
Lobster appetizers are an elegant appetizer for any occasion! They have a mixture of cheese, spinach and mushroom in puffed pastry or phyllo crust!
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Steak Taquitos
These Steak and Chorizo Taquitos couldn't be easier and require just a few ingredients. They can be made with any steak or roast you have.
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Tortellini Caprese Skewers
Tortellini Caprese Skewers are a fun spin on the classic caprese salad. They're an easy appetizer ready in just 20 minutes, bursting with fresh flavors.
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Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe With Brown Sugar
Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is a delicious appetizer or main dish featuring shrimp wrapped in bacon topped with brown sugar and chili powder.
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Pesto Ricotta Crostini With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Pesto ricotta crostini with roasted cherry tomatoes are a rustic and delicious appetizer perfect for any summer occasion.
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Quick Olive Hummus
This Olive Hummus Recipe is the perfect melding of those all time favorites--olives and hummus. A great easy health snack, dip, or spread.
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Burrata Bruschetta with Peaches and Tomatoes
With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this easy burrata bruschetta recipe is your ticket to unforgettable summer gatherings.
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Zucchini Corn Fritters
Fifteen minutes and simple ingredients is all you need to make Zucchini Corn Fritters. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish or light lunch.
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Quick and Easy Fried Crab Claws
With this easy recipe for Fried Crab Claws and twenty minutes, you can have a tasty restaurant-quality appetizer or main dish ready to serve.
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Elote Corn Salad (Mexican Corn Salad Recipe)
Our Mexican Corn Salad is a twist on Mexican street corn. Corn kernel and tossed in mayo and Mexican crema. Then topped off with chili powder and sprinkled Cotija cheese.
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Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Dip
This high-protein Cottage Cheese Dip is a quick 10-minute recipe, ideal for daily snacking or as an appetizer for party platters.
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Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
This chipotle guacamole is easy to make and a healthy addition to any meal! Delicious served with tortilla chips, tacos, chili or on burgers!
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Easy Vegan Panko-Crusted Baked Zucchini Fries
Crispy panko zucchini fries: a vegan delight as appetizer, snack, or side. Crisp outside, tender inside, full of flavor. ??
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Fresh Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Shrimp
These Vietnamese Salad Rolls are deliciously easy and have nice fresh ingredients. The perfect spring and summer appetizer recipe everyone enjoys!
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