Looking for easy appetizer recipes for your next picnic, party or to enjoy while relaxing by the pool? Find 38 best summer appetizers that are perfect for summer entertaining.
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There is no question that summer and delicious grilling food go hand and hand. You can’t think about summer without envisioning hot dogs, burgers, or summer salads. They are perfect for potlucks, cookouts, and no-fuss summer dinners on hot days.
But, when it comes to summer pool parties, backyard picnics, and casual get-togethers, appetizers take center stage. They are not only delicious and simple to prepare but are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
So, whether you are just celebrating summer or need ideas for your next gathering these easy summer appetizers are for you. They are the perfect finger foods to bring to showers, gender reveal parties, family reunions or to enjoy at a summer dinner party. Enjoy!
Looking for more summertime recipes? Find easy summer crockpot recipes when it’s too hot to cook, simple BBQ side dishes like fresh pasta salad recipes, as well as healthy summer snacks, grilled chicken, kabob recipes, and no-fuss foil-pack dinner ideas for your next cookout.
38 Best Summer Appetizers
Enjoy these 38 best summer appetizers that are perfect for any get-together this summer. Find cold party dips, salsa, fruit dip, crostini, pinwheel recipes, charcuterie board ideas, and more.
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Noshing With the Nolands
Vegetable Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These Vegetable Cream Cheese Pinwheels are as fresh as a summer day and perfect for any outdoor event.
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2
Zardy Plants
Spinach Artichoke Vegan Pinwheels
These super simple Vegan Pinwheels are spinach artichoke flavor and perfect for a packed lunch, picnic, party appetizer, or an easy snack. This recipe is super customizable and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
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3
Recipes From a Pantry
Italian Pinwheels
Italian pinwheels are savory appetizers featuring a delightful combination of Italian-inspired ingredients rolled up in a soft tortilla, and perfect for any gathering.
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4
Kim and Kalee
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups
You’ll love these easy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups! These pinwheels are a must for parties!
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Find more air fryer appetizer recipes for your summer parties- 18 Quick Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes
5
Urban Bliss Life
Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto Skewers are packed with delicious Italian flavors in every bite. These are great to serve cold, making them the perfect make-ahead summer appetizer.
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6
Homemade Heather
Easy Caprese Skewers
Enjoy these easy caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Topped with balsamic glaze they are the perfect bite-sized appetizers.
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7
Feasting Not Fasting
Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers
These feta mine watermelon skewers are the best summer appetizer around pairing fresh juicy fruit with salty feta, the freshness of mint and tangy balsamic glaze. They’ll disappear in a flash at any summer party!
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8
The Rising Spoon
Easy Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make a beautiful charcuterie board that'll disappear quickly at your next gathering. This one's loaded with cured meats, cheeses, seasonal summer produce, and lots of sweet & savory foods, so there's something for everyone.
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9
Juggling Act Mama
Crockpot Jelly Meatballs
No need to stand over a hot stove this summer! Breakout your slow cooker and whip up these delicious meatballs that can be made with as little as 3 ingredients!
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Looking for more easy crockpot appetizers? 25 Easy Crockpot Appetizers
10
Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish
Warm Caprese Toast
Crusty bread, fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes combine to create this warm caprese toast. It’s is an easy appetizer that’s perfect for summer entertaining.
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11
Gift of Hospitality
Mini Cucumber Sandwiches
These open-faced Cucumber Sandwiches are a light appetizer that's perfect for summer nibbling.
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12
Two Kids and a Coupon
Easy Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Peppers
These easy cream cheese stuffed peppers are the ultimate appetizer. Here is how to make them!
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13
SueBee Homemaker
Warm Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes
Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes is the simplest of appetizers using fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and a balsamic glaze. Impress your family and friends with this pop of color and taste!
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14
Celebrations at Home
Asian Tuna Salad Wonton Cup Appetizers
Asian style tuna salad is served in crispy wonton cups for a delicious appetizer you can serve at room temperature. This is a flavor and texture combo you don't want to miss!
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15
Jumble Kitchen
Fresh Italian Bruschetta
This fresh and easy bruschetta recipe is perfect for summer since it is full of flavors but not heavy at the same time. Tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil come together in a delicious dance on crunchy bread.
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16
Champagne Tastes
Stuffed Squash Blossoms
These easy stuffed squash blossoms are filled with herbs and goat cheese, and then pan-fried. Serve them as a delicious summer appetizer!
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17
Peel With Zeal
Corn Ribs
Individual bite-sized pieces of corn are grilled to perfection and served with a delicious smoky dipping sauce.
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18
Curry Trail
Mexican Style Corn Ribs (Corn ‘riblets’)
Long strips of corn are coated in spice rub then air fried/grill or in the oven until cooked to perfection.
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19
Two Kooks in the Kitchen
Prosciutto Appetizers With Peaches
Sweet juicy peaches wrapped in crispy salty prosciutto and drizzled with Balsamic reduction create these pretty prosciutto appetizers with peaches. Super easy!
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20
Christina's Cucina
Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone)
Prosciutto and melon is a perfect summer appetizer. Options to serve in several ways is included in the step by step directions.
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21
Simply Beyond Herbs
Apricot Cheese Bites
Look no further–these sweet and spicy apricot bites can be made in 15 minutes and are perfect appetizers for your next summer party.
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22
Piper Cooks
Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa with Jalapeños
Full or fresh fruity flavors with just a hint of spice this Mango Pineapple Salsa with jalapenos is prefect with tortilla chips for picnics, backyard BBQs or afternoons by the pool.
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23
Cooking on the Weekends
Watermelon Salsa with Cucumber
A refreshing, pretty and super delicious summer salsa.
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24
Any Reason Vegans
Vegan Mango Summer Salsa
This refreshing summer salsa pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. Serve as an appetizer before tacos or rice dishes. It's easy to make, tasty, and takes only 10 minutes.
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25
Nourish and Nestle
Mango Habanero Salsa
This vibrant, sweet & spicy Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe is easy & quick to make. Fresh lime juice & mangoes tossed with habanero peppers, onions & spices make a refreshing, and spicy salsa.
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26
Creative Simple Living
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black bean and corn salsa, aka Texas Caviar, is a tangy salsa that is perfect for chips, tacos, and just eating with a spoon.
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27
Happy Kitchen
Chipotle Corn Salsa
This addictive Chipotle Corn Salsa is a perfect accompaniment to any Mexican food. Sweet roasted corn makes a perfect pairing with smoky chipotle peppers. Such an amazing appetizer for summer gatherings!
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28
Two Pink Peonies
Guacamole with Pickled Jalapeños
This guacamole with pickled jalapeños can be made in mere minutes. It is perfect with tortilla chips and you’ll love the flavor that the pickled jalapeños give this guacamole!
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29
Craving Something Healthy
5-Minute Green Goddess Dip
Green Goddess Dip is fast, easy, and such a flavorful dip for fresh vegetables, crackers, or chunks of bread. It's full of fresh summery herbs, lemon, capers and it's high in protein too.
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30
Brooklyn Farm Girl
Red Onion Jam (Refrigerator Jam)
Sweet and savory red onion jam that’s ready to store in the refrigerator. Red onions are caramelized and then simmered with red wine vinegar until it reaches a jam.
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31
The Rustic Foodie
Poblano Avocado Sauce
This Poblano Avocado Sauce is a great appetizer dip for summer! It's made with roasted poblanos, avocadoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and perfect with tortilla chips.
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32
The Feathered Nester
Smoked Queso with Chorizo
Smoked Queso marries spicy chorizo and creamy Velveeta for the perfect party snack!
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33
Basics with Bails
Healthy Jalapeno Popper Dip
Experience a lightened up version of the beloved classic Jalapeno Popper Dip. Loaded with protein-packed cottage cheese, zesty jalapenos, and reduced-fat cheeses, it's a guilt-free indulgence.
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34
Two Healthy Kitchens
Layered Pesto Appetizer Dip
With summer-y pesto and yummy Mediterranean vibes, this dip is perfect for summer parties! Plus, you can whip it up in less than 10 easy minutes!
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35
Easy and Delish
Whipped Ricotta Dip
Make this light and delicious whipped ricotta dip in the food processor in just 5 minutes! It is the perfect cold appetizer for summer!
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36
Food Fun and Faraway Places
Authentic Maryland Crab Dip Recipe
This Maryland Crab Dip is so good and easy to make. Summer just isn't complete without serving this dish!
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37
Mommy Evolution
Strawberry Fruit Dip
Strawberry Fruit Dip is the perfect, tasty treat on a summer day – sweet, fluffy and smooth all at the same time. This easy-to-make dip is made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese and powdered sugar, and is perfect for dipping your favorite fruits, such as apples, bananas and grapes.
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38
Montana Happy
Brown Sugar Maple Fruit Dip
This brown sugar maple fruit dip is the perfect summer appetizer. Loaded with flavor, this simple dip recipe will have guests swooning.
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