41 Delish Summer Appetizers & Recipes

Melissa Sperka
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Get the recipe: Whipped Basil Ricotta with Spring Crudite

Regardless of the occasion, finger foods always set the mood for a good party! Especially a summer party when the weather is hot, the drinks are cold and your guests are hungry. You could spend hours cooking an elaborate meal—or you could please everyone with a menu full of light bites, tapas nibbles and these 41 best summer appetizers that are perfect for parties.

Related: Best Summer Desserts

Best Summer Appetizer Recipes

Whether you're hosting a warm weather party or a holiday event, guests will flock to the appetizer table to sample classic shrimp cocktail, crudité with a whipped basil ricotta dip, spicy tuna crostini bites and sweet strawberry mango salsa.

Casual entertaining recipes include a gooey baked pizza dip, festive two-bite pinwheels and finger sandwiches filled with Southern pimento cheese. You'll eat the rainbow with these easy make-and-take appetizers for your next party. Scroll and plan your summer appetizer ideas for all those summer soirées today!

<p>Alison Ashton</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="/1217987/jonashton/bruschetta-recipes/" data-ylk="slk:BLT, Garlic Shrimp and Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>BLT, Garlic Shrimp and Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta</strong></a></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="/1359936/kristamarshall/sausage-ball-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Sausage and Cheese Balls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Sausage and Cheese Balls</strong></a></p>

Krista Marshall

Get the recipe: Sausage and Cheese Balls

<p>Weldon Owen</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="/1247009/alison-ashton/crudite-platter-with-green-goddess-dip/" data-ylk="slk:Crudité Platter with Green Goddess Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Crudité Platter with Green Goddess Dip</strong></a></p>

Weldon Owen

Get the recipe: Crudité Platter with Green Goddess Dip

<p>Nisa Burns</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="/134607/nisaburns/perfect-labor-day-bbq-bacon-cheese-dip-appetizer/" data-ylk="slk:Bacon Cheese Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Bacon Cheese Dip</strong></a></p>

Nisa Burns

Get the recipe: Bacon Cheese Dip

<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="/1243051/kristamarshall/everything-bagel-seasoning-veggie-bites/" data-ylk="slk:Everything Bagel Seasoning Veggie Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Everything Bagel Seasoning Veggie Bites</strong></a></p>

Krista Marshall

Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Seasoning Veggie Bites

<p>Life Tastes Good</p><p>Get the recipe:<a href="https://www.ourlifetastesgood.com/2016/02/skillet-jambalaya-dip.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Skillet Jambalaya Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Skillet Jambalaya Dip</strong></a></p>

Life Tastes Good

Get the recipe: Skillet Jambalaya Dip

<p>Everyday Maven</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.everydaymaven.com/greek-salad-bites-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Greek Salad Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Greek Salad Bites</strong></a></p>

Everyday Maven

Get the recipe: Greek Salad Bites

<p>The Cookie Rookie</p><p>Get the recipe: <strong><a href="https://www.thecookierookie.com/simple-spiced-baked-chicken-wings/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Baked Chicken Wings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Baked Chicken Wings</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/3-ingredient-appetizers-everyone-talking-235753288.html" data-ylk="slk:3-Ingredient Appetizer Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">3-Ingredient Appetizer Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://peasandcrayons.com/2018/11/jalapeno-cream-cheese-stuffed-mushrooms.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Stovetop Jalape?o Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Stovetop Jalape?o Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms</strong></a></p>
<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/million-dollar-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Million Dollar Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Million Dollar Dip</strong></a></p>

Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Get the recipe: Million Dollar Dip

<p>Hey Nutrition Lady</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.heynutritionlady.com/roasted-chickpeas-with-three-paprikas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Roasted Garbanzo Beans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Roasted Garbanzo Beans</strong></a></p>

Hey Nutrition Lady

Get the recipe: Roasted Garbanzo Beans

<p>Finding Zest</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.findingzest.com/black-bean-corn-salsa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Black Bean Corn Salsa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Black Bean Corn Salsa</strong></a></p>

Finding Zest

Get the recipe: Black Bean Corn Salsa

<p>A Fargirl Dabbles</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/grilled-margarita-shrimp-kebabs-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Margarita Shrimp Kebobs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Grilled Margarita Shrimp Kebobs</strong></a></p>

A Fargirl Dabbles

Get the recipe: Grilled Margarita Shrimp Kebobs

<p>Piping Pot Curry</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://pipingpotcurry.com/creamy-avocado-cilantro-sauce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Creamy Avocado Sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Creamy Avocado Sauce</strong></a></p>

Piping Pot Curry

Get the recipe: Creamy Avocado Sauce

<p>Pumpkin 'n Spice</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.pumpkinnspice.com/ranch-pretzels/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Garlic Ranch Pretzels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Garlic Ranch Pretzels</strong></a></p>

Pumpkin 'n Spice

Get the recipe: Garlic Ranch Pretzels

<p>The Mediterranean Dish</p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.themediterraneandish.com/roasted-red-pepper-hummus-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Roasted Red Pepper Hummus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Roasted Red Pepper Hummus</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1377719/parade/hummus-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Best Ever Smoothest Hummus Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Best Ever Smoothest Hummus Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>Spabettie</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.spabettie.com/warm-caramelized-onion-bacon-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Warm Caramelized Bacon Onion Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Warm Caramelized Bacon Onion Dip</strong></a></p>

Spabettie

Get the recipe: Warm Caramelized Bacon Onion Dip

<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/easy-fruit-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Fruit Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Easy Fruit Dip</strong></a></p>

Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Get the recipe: Easy Fruit Dip

<p>Masala Herb</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.masalaherb.com/quick-salami-appetizer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Quick Salami Appetizer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Quick Salami Appetizer</a></strong></p>

Masala Herb

Get the recipe: Quick Salami Appetizer

<p>Savoring Today</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://savoringtoday.com/prosciutto-wrapped-caprese-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Prosciutto Wrapped Caprese Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Prosciutto Wrapped Caprese Bites</strong></a></p>

Savoring Today

Get the recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Caprese Bites

<p>Certified Pastry Aficionado</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/loaded-totchos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Loaded Totchos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Loaded Totchos</strong></a></p>

Certified Pastry Aficionado

Get the recipe: Loaded Totchos

<p>The View From Great Island</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/whipped-basil-ricotta-with-spring-crudite/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Whipped Basil Ricotta with Spring Crudite;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Whipped Basil Ricotta with Spring Crudite</strong></a></p>
<p>Celebrating Sweets</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://celebratingsweets.com/artichoke-and-sun-dried-tomato-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Artichoke Sundried Tomato Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Artichoke Sundried Tomato Dip</strong></a></p>

Celebrating Sweets

Get the recipe: Artichoke Sundried Tomato Dip

<p>Saving Room For Dessert</p><p><strong>Get the recipe</strong><a href="https://www.savingdessert.com/shrimp-cocktail/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:: Classic Shrimp Cocktail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>: Classic Shrimp Cocktail</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1325505/parade/shrimp-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:111 Shrimp Recipes For Every Occasion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">111 Shrimp Recipes For Every Occasion</a></strong></p>
<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/party-snack-mix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Party Snack Mix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Party Snack Mix</strong></a></p>

Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Get the recipe: Party Snack Mix

<p>Homecooking Memories</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://homecookingmemories.com/buffalo-chicken-tortilla-pinwheels/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo chicken Tortilla Pinwheels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Buffalo chicken Tortilla Pinwheels</strong></a></p>

Homecooking Memories

Get the recipe: Buffalo chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

<p>NeighborFood</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://neighborfoodblog.com/2019/06/veggie-pizza.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cold Veggie Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Cold Veggie Pizza</strong></a></p>

NeighborFood

Get the recipe: Cold Veggie Pizza

<p>Spoonful of Flavor</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.spoonfulofflavor.com/strawberry-mango-salsa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Mango Salsa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Strawberry Mango Salsa</strong></a></p>

Spoonful of Flavor

Get the recipe: Strawberry Mango Salsa

<p>Julie Blanner</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://julieblanner.com/goat-cheese-spread/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Whipped Goat Cheese Spread;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Whipped Goat Cheese Spread</strong></a></p>

Julie Blanner

Get the recipe: Whipped Goat Cheese Spread

<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-pinwheels/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels</strong></a></p>
<p>Food Faith Fitness</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/spicy-tuna-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Spicy Tuna Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Spicy Tuna Bites</strong></a></p>

Food Faith Fitness

Get the recipe: Spicy Tuna Bites

<p>All Day I Dream About Food</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-cobb-salad-bacon-cups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cobb Salad Bacon Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Cobb Salad Bacon Bites</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/844817/pamnelson/best-summer-salads/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:30 Delicious and Fresh Summer Salad Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">30 Delicious and Fresh Summer Salad Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Mals Heals & Cocktails</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://mealsheelsandcocktails.com/2018/08/08/watermelon-tomato-and-fresh-mozzarella-with-balsamic-reduction/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Watermelon Tomato Fresh Mozzarella with Balsamic Reduction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Watermelon Tomato Fresh Mozzarella with Balsamic Reduction</strong></a></p>
<p>Lemons For Lulu</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.lemonsforlulu.com/avocado-feta-salsa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Avocado Feta Salsa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Avocado Feta Salsa</strong></a></p>

Lemons For Lulu

Get the recipe: Avocado Feta Salsa

<p>Julie's Eats and Treats</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/ham-pickle-roll-ups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups</strong></a></p>

Julie's Eats and Treats

Get the recipe: Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups

<p>Vegan In The Freezer</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://veganinthefreezer.com/spicy-tortilla-rollups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Spicy Tortilla Roll-Ups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Spicy Tortilla Roll-Ups</strong></a></p>

Vegan In The Freezer

Get the recipe: Spicy Tortilla Roll-Ups

<p>Flavor Mosaic</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://flavormosaic.com/jalapeno-parmesan-crisps-keto-snack/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps</strong></a></p>

Flavor Mosaic

Get the recipe: Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps

<p>The Blond Cook</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://theblondcook.com/taco-ranch-meatballs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Taco Ranch Meatballs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Taco Ranch Meatballs</a></strong></p>

The Blond Cook

Get the recipe: Taco Ranch Meatballs

<p>Karen's Kitchen Stories</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.karenskitchenstories.com/2019/04/smoked-salmon-cheese-ball.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1339832/felicialim/healthy-salmon-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:60 Delicious Salmon Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">60 Delicious Salmon Recipes</a> </strong></p>
<p>i Heart Eating</p><p><strong>Get the recipe</strong>:<a href="https://www.ihearteating.com/skillet-pizza-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Skillet Pizza Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Skillet Pizza Dip</strong></a></p>

i Heart Eating

Get the recipe: Skillet Pizza Dip

<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/cucumber-and-pimiento-cheese-tea-sandwiches/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cucumber and Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong> Cucumber and Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches</strong></a></p>

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