Easy Summer Appetizers for a Party

A perfect bite of salty, sweet goodness. Prosciutto and cantaloupe melon also pair very well with so many other foods like bread and cheese which makes it the perfect starter for any party.

These Creamy Greek Salad Pinwheels make a great summer appetizer. Spread a mix of Greek yogurt and Feta cheese onto spinach tortillas, then top with Kalamata olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Finish with a bit of oregano and red wine vinegar for a simple, tasty treat.

If you're looking for the perfect appetizer that features fresh and delicious ingredients, try making Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini! It's the ideal treat for summer.

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant veggie dip that's sure to impress anyone who tries it! This popular dip can be made in under 15 minutes and is a great source of nutrients without sacrificing flavor

These Italian Sub Pinwheels are perfect for an appetizer night, potluck, or backyard BBQ! They're finger-friendly and typically only take two or three bites to enjoy.

Sweet, tangy, and bursting with flavor, this healthy strawberry salsa recipe is ideal for summer gatherings. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this easy fruit salsa is quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd.

This simple Mediterranean Feta Bites appetizer is easy to make and perfect for parties. Your guests will love this chilled and satisfying snack!

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a festive dinner on the deck, or simply indulging in a lazy summer evening, this colorful spread perfectly embodies the laid-back charm of summer.

Tortellini Caprese skewers are an easy, no-bake appetizer for your summer event. They’re everything you love about caprese but have the goodness of cheesy pasta and served on a mess free skewer kabob!

These Caprese skewers are an easy appetizer that is perfect for a summer party or cookout.

If you love fried pickles, you’ll definitely want to try this tasty dip recipe. Made with cream cheese, dill pickles, and spices, this Fried Pickle Dip is the perfect appetizer for any party, gathering, or game day spread! 

Summer-y pesto teams up with other bright, Mediterranean flavors in this terrific dip! It takes just 10 minutes to make and can even be made ahead, so you have more time for summer fun!

This chile con queso dip features melty gooey cheese and just the right amount of spice. It is made 100% from scratch, with no Velveeta.

These mini Jalapeno Cheese Bites are the perfect bite sized appetizer for any holiday or party. Filled with cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, corn and topped with fresh jalapenos and cilantro make for a simple but addicting appetizer.

These pesto ricotta crostini with roasted cherry tomatoes are a rustic and delicious appetizer perfect for any summer occasion. This quick and easy recipe uses only a few simple ingredients making it perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack.

this burrata bruschetta is a twist on the classic Italian recipe. The creamy burrata cheese is perfect with the tomatoes and balsamic glaze.

This Avocado Salsa with Lime Dressing is super easy to make ahead and tastes amazing! It's an absolute hit at picnics, gatherings, or lunch. Perfect with crispy tortilla chips.

This Spicy Thai Grilled Shrimp is succulent, tender, and mouthwatering. The sauce is amazing. Be sure shrimp is cold when you put it on the grill, to avoid over cooking. It cooks super fast!

Bursting with fresh flavors, these Guacamole Bites feature ripe tomatoes filled with creamy guacamole that are as healthy as they are tasty!

A deliciously satisfying Summer Salsa, made with tomatoes, mango, corn and black beans. Perfect with tortilla chips or as a complement to everything else.

This delicious Green Goddess Dip takes less than 5 minutes to make. It's full of seasonal herbs, and rich and creamy from Greek yogurt and blended cottage cheese

Caprese salad is the quintessential summer salad! Make it as they do in Capri (where it orginated) with just a handful of fresh ingredients that tastes amazing together!

Italy's most famous salad - the caprese salad - is best enjoyed during the summer months when tomatoes, a key ingredient, are in season. Best served with high quality buffalo mozzarella and an aged balsamic vinegar

 Crusty, light and irresistible, these seafood bruschetta with grilled calamari, avocado and tangy grapefruit are always a hit.

This delicious cilantro lime Mango Salsa is made easily with fresh mangoes, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and a couple of simple pantry seasonings. It is full of flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness. Enjoy it as a dip with crisp tortilla chips.

Enjoy the fresh tastes of summer with this Cream Cheese Corn Dip! It's perfect for scooping up with crackers and fresh veggies.

These mini Ritz Crackers Sandwiches are a hit at any party! They're modeled after the popular ham & cheese sandwiches on Hawaiian buns, but made into a bite-size appetizer

Cucumber Watermelon Appetizers with Blue Cheese are the perfect cool snack on a hot summer day. Top cucumber rounds with cubes of watermelon, salty blue cheese crumbles, blueberries, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of kosher salt and chopped fresh parsley.

This crowd-pleasing Spicy Guacamole recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare making it the perfect appetizer for warm days.

This is the perfect whipped goat cheese dip, and it can be made in 5 minutes! It’s flavorful and whipped with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. I love an easy appetizer for any party, and this recipe is always a hit! You’ll love how easy and delicious it is!

Cheese and fruit platters are a great way to wow guests while feeding them universally loved food items. They’re easy to assemble, look beautiful, and are perfect for summer!

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer are a beautiful appetizer for the holidays or a get together. Thinly sliced english cucumber is topped with goat cheese, chives and smoked salmon and rolled up into a bite sized starter or even an addition to brunch.

Creamy, light and filled with protein, this Whipped Cottage Cheese is the perfect dip to serve with crunchy vegetables, pita chips or as a spread on toast. Start with your base whipped cottage cheese and add your favorite fresh herbs and garlic or try lemon juice and lemon zest. The options are endless when making this easy dip!

Honey Goat Cheese Balls are a simple, festive appetizer. Soft goat cheese is formed into balls and rolled in a mixture of honey, apricot preserves and pecans. You can easily switch up the nuts and preserves to create different flavor combinations!

This burrata bruschetta is all about celebrating the best flavors of summer. Sweet cherry tomatoes, juicy ripe peaches, fresh basil, creamy burrata cheese, and toasted slices of bread meld together in sweet and savory harmony.