The best recipes summer appetizer and snacks that are perfect for hot summer days, eating outdoors, picnics, etc.
With the warmer days here it’s always nice to have a list of goto snack or appetizer recipes on hand so that you are ready for any out doors events like barbecues, picnics, trips to the park, the beach or the pool! With this in mind I have collected some of my favourite summer appetizer recipes and they include recipes that are easy to make outdoors or they are keep well when brought out doors, or they are nice and cool and refreshing or they are just plain made with amazingly fresh summer ingredients! No matter what you have planned for this summer I’m sure that you will find some tasty recipes here that will make your summer outdoor activities even better!
Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Strawberry Salsa
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados
Chicken Taco Tortilla Roll Ups
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp and Corn Guacamole Mini Tostadas
Guacamole
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Grilled Zucchini Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Salad)
Spinach and Artichoke Hummus
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Avocado Hummus
Cucumber and Feta Rolls
Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
Bacon Guacamole
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Tomato and Feta Dip
Baba Ghanoush
Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
Thai Style Corn Fritters with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Strawberry Bruschetta with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Drizzle
Dakkochi (Korean Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Hummus
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
Citrus Salsa
Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Htipiti)
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Texmex Style Corn Fritters
Pesto Guacamole
Caesar Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Greek 7 Layer Dip
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Greek Style Salad
Bacon and Cheddar Avocado Chicken Salad Roll-Ups
Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Fries
Pina Colada Guacamole
Pico de Gallo
Greek Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pesto Grilled Shrimp
Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Avocado Salsa
Roast Zucchini Salsa
Chipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Ceviche
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Esquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini
Fresh Pea Salad
Loaded Cauliflower Salad
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Quesadillas
Pineapple and Banana Salsa
Melon and Feta Salad
Asparagus and Gruyere Tart
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Skewers
Diced Caprese Salad with a Pesto Dressing
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Greek Style Zucchini Salad
Pineapple Char Siu Pulled Pork Sliders
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Tomato and Goat Cheese Avocado Toast with Balsamic Glaze
Sriracha Lime Corn Salad
Cajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Cold Cucumber Soup
Strawberry Guacamole
Roasted Corn Queso Fundido and Avocado Tacos
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't even count how many of these I'm going to try in upcoming weeks.
These all look amazing! Especially all the Mediterranean and Greek flavours you've incorporated 🙂
just saw these but the summer is nearly over, they’ll still be lovely in the fall, thank you! I really like the zucchini pizza bites, very clever!
Your summer appetizers are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, offering light, vibrant flavors that are perfect for warm weather entertaining.