25 Easy Summer Appetizers

This simple, fresh bruschetta dip makes a fantastic crowd-pleasing Italian appetizer. The diced ripe tomatoes and their juices, the olive oil infused with garlic and fresh basil are truly incredibile. Spread on grilled bread ror an authentic Italian experience!

In this crostini recipe the crispy slices of bread are piled with creamy ricotta, tender peas, lemon zest and fresh mint. It's a delicious vegetarian canapé full of fresh flavor and ready in minutes!

The combination of plant-based protein, veggies, fresh mint leaves and tangy dressing makes this salad super versatile! It keeps well for days in the fridge and it works as a side dish or as an appetizer perfect for summer.

If you look for cold apetizers for summer, this fresh whipped ricotta with crispy crostini and honey is perfect for a crowd and easy to whip up in no time with just a handful of ingreidents.

These caprese skewers are SUPER easy to assamble, deliciously fresh, perfect for sharing, and easy to transport. Made with just three basic ingredients, this delicious summer appetizer recipe ticks all the boxes.

Homemade pizza is an easy crowd-pleaser, colorful, full of flavor, and great for a cool and casual summer soirée. In this recipe the cripy crust is topped with amazing roasted veggies, fresh arugula and extra virgin olive oil.

What about juicy flavor-packed olives? They make a sensational appetizer and finger food to serve with cheese boards and colorful platters. They are super easy and quick to whip up, and there's no cooking involved.

These melt-in-your-mouth tender ricotta meatballs cooked in tomato sauce are so easy to make with a handful of ingredients and make a scrumptious appetizer or side dish.

This scrumptious Italian chickpea salad combines tomatoes, fresh mini mozzarella balls, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. It's a flavorful and versatile salad that can be served as a light side dish or yummy appetizer.

Gat your favorite dippers ready for this quick Sriracha aioli. The garlic, creamy mayo and fresh lime juice commined with the spicy shiracha makes anything that you dip into it delicious. It's ready in no time and it's perfect for a platter.

The possibilities for topping bruschetta are endless! In this easy recipe all you have to do is rub your grilled bread with a garlic clove and top with smashed chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, and good extra virgin olive oil. It's so simple and brilliant for any casual summer menu!

This is another great appetizer featuring sun dried tomatoes. It’s so rich, piquant and full of flavor, perfect with focaccia, italian breadsticks or pesto bread, and sure to a big crowd pleaser!

This wonderful pizza is packed with juicy bell peppers and creamy mozzarella. It's colorful, yummy and so inviting. Cut it into small squares and serve as an appetizer for your next get-togethers with family or friends.

This easy mint yogurt sauce requires 5 minutes of prep time, and it’s so fresh and zippy. It's absolutely great with veggies, salads, fritters, falafel and all your grilled or roasted summery stuff! One of my fav cold appetizers for an outdoor party!

You'll love this Middle Easter salad full of lentils and exotic spicy notes. It keeps well in the fridge and makes a fantastic make ahead meal that works brilliantly as a side dish or appetizer.

Bruschetta is one of my fav Italian appetizer that is absolutely perfect for summer parties. It comes together in no time with a handful of good-quality ingredients, it’s a truly delicious and sure to please everybody.

Another great idea for your summer appetizers is serving your best extra virgin olive along with fresh veggies and warm bread. It's fresh, ridiculously easy and makes a stunning and colorful platter.

This wonderful beet hummus makes a gorgeous party appetizer ready in about 10 mintues. All you need is cooked beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin, olive oil and seasoning. Blend everything together and you’re done!

This quick and simple pasta salad is packed with ripe cherry tomartoes, basil, and garlic flavor. It's easy to throw together and to transport, it's full of fresh flavor and great for picnics, potlucks and garden parties.

Creamy and fresh mini mozzarella balls combined with garlic, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, and chilli make a sensational crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in just 5 minutes. Don't forget crusty bread!

Another amazing crowd-pleaser dip delicious for summer gatherings. You’ll love the rich cheese balanced by the tangy sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes, it pairs perfectly with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies.

Bruschetta is definitely one of my go-to appetizers, especially in summer. The crispy garlic bread along with the extra virgin olive oil instantly elevate simple, convenient ingredients like jarred juicy olives and the delicius paresan cheese.

This dip sauce is not fancy, not so impressive, but it's a breeze to make in just 5 minutes from start to finish and it's creamy, bright, and deliciously spicy. Serve it up with chips, veggies, breadsticks, crackers, or any other crispy dippers.

You can whip up this delicious olive dip at a moment’s notice, it's absolutely a no-brainer, versatile and perfect to please everyone!