10 Summer Party Appetizers

 
22-Aug-2011 by

 

Potatoes with Toppers - Baked Summer Party AppetizersThe word summer symbolizes party, festivity, and fun with varieties of food and drinks. Here are some easy summer party appetizers that are quick to prepare. These quick and delightful recipes are perfect party appetizers, that ensure that all your get-togethers are easy, delicious, and fun. Delve deep into this write-up to know about the 10 interesting summer party appetizers….

 

Top 10 Summer Party Appetizers

 

1. Caribbean Fruity Salsa Dip

Caribbean Fruity Salsa Dip - Chilled Summer Party Appetizers

Chilled dips are party appetizers ideal to beat the scorching summer heat. Rich with the goodness of pineapple, mango, and papaya, the fruit appetizer recipe gets its taste from the delicious blend of jalapeno, limejuice, and mint. Allow the dip to chill well before you serve it with your favorite chips.

 

2. Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Summer Party Appetizers

Shrimps, cooked with garlic, peppercorn, and bay leaf, are tossed in a delightful mixture of cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, limejuice, ketchup, and hot sauce. Serve this flavorful seafood party appetizer in attractive cocktail glasses with a slice of lemon on the side and a dollop of sour cream.

 

3. Crackers With Olive-Nut Spread

Take some crispy bread crackers and spread a layer of olive-walnut spread on each cracker. Garnish each with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a couple of roasted red pepper strips, and a sprinkling of fresh chopped basil to be served as party appetizers.

 

4. Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups

Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups - Great Summer Party Appetizers

A mixture of cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and corn is placed atop a ham slice arrange in a tortilla and garnished with cilantro. These cheese roll-ups make great party appetizers.

 

5. Potatoes with Toppings

This is definitely the easiest among summer party appetizer recipes. Potatoes are baked to golden brown and served beside assorted toppings, which can be anything from a mixture of hot, cooked broccoli with shredded mozzarella cheese to a mixture of Parmesan cheese flavored with assorted herbs.

 

6. Grilled Chicken Kabobs 

Chicken is marinated in a mixture of bell peppers, lemon juice, wine, zest, shallots, garlic, basil, parsley, marjoram, and white pepper for about 2 hours before being grilled with pepper pieces, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Serve skewers hot along with small bowls of barbecue sauce or mint chutney for dipping.

 

7. Tropical Fruit Kabobs

These party appetizers form the perfect choice to start the summer party with a sweet note. Banana, star fruit, pineapple, and papaya are grilled, while basting continuously with a sweet flavorful mixture of honey, lime juice, and curry powder.

 

8. Golden Chicken Nuggets

Golden Chicken Nuggets - Deep-Fried Summer Party Appetizers

This simple, easy to prepare appetizer recipe has always been a darling in the summer parties. Chicken breast halves are dipped in flour-egg batter containing sesame seeds before being fried to golden brown. Serve these summer party starters hot with a fiery sauce and fizzy drink of your choice.

 

9. Corn On The Cob

Corn On The Cob - Healthy Summer Party Appetizers

Make use of this nutrient rich summer vegetable to add more color to your celebrations. Grill it and enjoy as such or top with pepper, salt and a coating of butter for added flavor!

 

10. Thai Summer Rolls With Plum Sauce 

Thai Summer Rolls With Plum Sauce - Summer Party Appetizers From Thai Cuisine

This roll gels perfectly into list of party appetizers with its mesmerizing and relishing taste. The plum sauce along with canola oil, lime juice and fresh spices like ground pepper, basil and thyme add to the flavor of this exquisite appetizer.

 

Groove to the lovely tunes of the summer party music while relishing these delightful summer party appetizers!

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Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

During summer season, nobody likes to eat rich food and craves for light food that is easy on stomach. Thanks for these wonderful appetizer ideas. Will try them at home.
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 5:59am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

I want to taste all of these yummy appetizers, even if it is not summer!! Great ideas!!
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 6:04am
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Samina Tapia says :

amazing summer party food ideas!!!!! Great blog
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 10:59am
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The Hungry Soul says :

OMG yummy, I think I will throw a party just so that I can make and eat these yummy appetizers
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 11:04am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Striking images
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 1:13pm
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Gourmet_lover says :

awsm ideas
Posted on: 24 August 2011 - 3:19pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Some very neat ideas, must say. And love the presentation
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 12:58am
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Rashmi vilas says :

Interesting Ideas !! corn on the cob in may fav. Need few more veggie ideas for vegetarians like me...
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 1:28am
Anonymous

Priam says :

Great blog...awesome ideas..shall try...
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 2:26am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Beautiful pictures..............
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 4:20am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

These dishes can be consumed any time of the year, why only summer! I wish there were some recipe links too...
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 4:30am
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sanghamitra.cho . . . says :

This is certainly one of the best article I've read in along time...very very tempting indeed
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 8:25am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

corn on cob and chicken nuggets are all time favorites
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 9:02am
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barbecue says :

yummylicious article..i loved those cheese tortillas a lot
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 12:42pm
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bonappetit says :

superb ideas and all are lip smacking!! superlike!!
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 2:37pm
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chockyfoodie says :

These appetizers are so yummy. Thanks for sharing such a nice blog. The corn cobs look so appealing.
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 3:15pm
Anonymous

ShakunS says :

The shrimp cocktail looks absolutely divine...I'm hungry now!
Posted on: 25 August 2011 - 3:25pm
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