30 Best Summer Appetizers

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing appetizers that keep you cool and satisfied. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a pool party, or just looking for a quick snack, having a lineup of go-to summer appetizers is a must. From fresh fruit skewers to zesty dips and crispy finger foods, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we’ll share some of the best summer appetizers that are easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests. So, grab your favorite cold drink, and let’s dive into these delicious summer bites!

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini

If you want that perfect appetizer that uses fresh and tasty ingredients then you need to whip up some of this Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini! The perfect summer treat.
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Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cold Spinach Artichoke dip is an easy to make and tasty party appetizer. Serve this cold dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or bread.
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Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado

This Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado (Ceviche de Camaron y Mango) is perfect for summer when you’re looking for a light and fresh bite.
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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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Avocado Shrimp Salsa

Avocado Shrimp Salsa features tender shrimp, avocado, cucumber, red onion and tomato in a lemon lime dressing. Serve with tortilla chips!
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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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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Red pepper dip with feta on top in a bowl. — Roasted Red Pepper Dip. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

Pear and prosciutto salad with arugula and a balsamic glaze on parchment paper. — Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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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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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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado

A slice of toast topped with avocado, a seared scallop, and pomegranate seeds. — Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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

A plate with a wedge of brie cheese topped with red berry compote and pistachios, garnished with mint, accompanied by crackers. — Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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