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Snacks and Bites To Love!
With the kids home, vacations, and ALL of the parties, I always have a few snacks or appetizers up my sleeve and am ready to go! This collection of summer appetizer ideas contains all sorts of appetizers that are perfect for summertime, whether you’re just trying to keep hungry kiddos fed during the day, or entertaining company at a backyard barbecue! Why we love these recipes:
All of the options! From cold appetizers to both sweet and savory dips, there are plenty of summer favorites to choose from. Seasonal produce. There are so many summer fruits and veggies that make fresh and delicious appetizers. Party tips. Along with deliciously easy appetizers, we’ve included planning and serving tips!
Best Appetizers for the Summer
From our famous Fruit Dip to our most-requested Salsa, we have some of our best appetizers, and all of them are summer perfection!
For 10 or fewer guests offer 2-3 different types of appetizers. Add another dish for every 5-8 more people. If serving dinner, plan a total of 3-5 appetizers per person. For an appetizer-only party, plan about 12 pieces during the first 2 hours and add 5 more for every hour after. Chips and salsa: Plan 1 quart salsa and 1 pound of chips for every 10 people.
Easy Summer Appetizers
Tasty appetizers don’t have to be complicated! Many of these summer appetizer recipes come together in minutes, use few ingredients, or can even be made ahead of time! Make your next cookout a breeze with any of these outstanding options. For even more easy appetizers!
Cold Summer Appetizers
From Peach Salsa to Veggie Cups, many of our favorite cold apps use an array of produce. Some of my favorite fruits and vegetables include, but are not limited to:
Veggies: sweet corn, cucumbers, lettuce, bell peppers, green onion, zucchini, olives, and red onion Fruits: avocados, lime, lemon, cantaloupe, watermelon, mango, peaches, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries Herbs & Spices: fresh basil, mint, rosemary, oregano, dill, thyme, parsley, and sage
A FAvorite Dip
Use this tutorial to learn How To Make Guacamole that will wow any guest. This recipe is so easy and addicting, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Is there anything better than a big bowl of fresh creamy avocado mixed with spices and added flavor? If you pair it with our Tortilla Chips, we don’t think so! Here is the recipe:
perfect summertime appetizers
Appetizers are our favorite way to start a meal – and sometimes we even eat them as a meal in themselves! These appetizers are all so perfect for serving this summer and are as easy as they are delicious! More Collections: Summer Crockpot Recipes, Summer Dinner Ideas, Frozen Drink Recipes
