28 Easy Summer Appetizers

This colorful board offers a little something for everyone: crunchy vegetables, a creamy dip, marinated feta, and tart cherry compound butter. Round it out with crackers and thinly sliced baguette.

When peaches and tomatoes are in peak season, you’ll have a hard time finding a tastier (or prettier!) summer appetizer than this one. I love how the rich, creamy burrata contrasts with the juicy tomatoes and sweet summer fruit.

Make this stunning snack platter for an Italian-inspired summer gathering! It boasts marinated mozzarella balls and gigante beans, a few cheeses, fresh veggies, olives, and nuts. Complete the spread with your favorite white wine or an Aperol spritz.

This mouthwatering nacho platter will get any summer gathering off to a great start! Piled with gooey vegan cheese, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, and avocado, it’s totally plant-based. Still, even the biggest meat and cheese lovers will keep coming back for more.

This Mediterranean mezze platter is a delicious summer appetizer…or even dinner. Loaded with tabbouleh, whipped feta, muhammara, and more, it offers plenty for guests to fill up on.

A bite-sized version of a classic Caprese salad, these adorable skewers are a summer party essential. Before serving, drizzle them with balsamic glaze for a pop of tangy flavor.

Psst! These lightened-up jalapeño poppers are made with Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese, but you’d never guess it from the taste. They’re crispy on top, creamy in the middle, and filled with savory, spicy flavor.

What summer get-together is complete without deviled eggs?! I like to sprinkle mine with chives, dill, and/or smoked paprika for a super cute and flavorful finishing touch.

These peppers cook up in under 10 minutes, so they’re the easiest summer appetizer around. Peanut sauce for dipping is optional, but highly recommended.

If you have a surplus of zucchini that you need to use up, make these zucchini chips! Coated in crispy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, they disappear QUICK. All that zucchini will be gone before you know it.

Show off your summer tomatoes in this bright and zesty homemade salsa! Made with under 10 ingredients, it whizzes up in minutes.

Fun fact: Jack doesn’t like guacamole. I’m pretty sure everyone else does, though, so you can’t go wrong by making it for your next cookout or BBQ!

If you like elote, you’ll love this corn dip! A creamy combo of mayo and Greek yogurt coats sweet and smoky grilled corn. Garnishes like cilantro, jalapeños, and Cotija cheese take it over the top.

This 8-ingredient salsa is sweet, spicy, and bright with lime juice. It’s one of the best appetizers for late summer, when peaches are in peak season.

Feel free to prepare this zesty bean and corn dip up to a day in advance. The flavor just gets better the longer it chills in the fridge!

A plant-based ode to my mom’s famous seven layer dip, this recipe features refried beans, guacamole, spiced-up quinoa, cashew cream, and all sorts of fresh veggies. You and your guests will love it!

Love sweet and spicy flavors together? Then this fruity salsa is for you! Light and bright, it’s so refreshing on hot summer days.

It’s eggplant season! What better way to show it off than in this silky, smoky Middle Eastern dip? Set out a bowl with pita chips and veggies, and it’ll be gone in minutes.

If you’re looking for summer appetizers that are easy to put together at the last minute, then this smooth and creamy hummus is exactly what you need. Made with 7 basic ingredients, it comes together quickly in the food processor or blender.

These compound butters look simple, but their rich flavors will wow you and your guests. Serve one or more with toasted baguette for a memorable summer appetizer.

A plant-based riff on the store bought French onion dip I loved as a kid! I mix my rich, tangy vegan sour cream with umami caramelized onions to make this irresistible party dip.

The perfect partner for fresh summer veggies! It’s bright, creamy, and made with just 5 ingredients.

These sweet and savory summer rolls are filled with basil, mint, peaches, avocado, noodles, tofu, and more. I love to serve them with a creamy coconut-basil dipping sauce, but soy sauce or tamari is yummy too.

These cute little wraps taste like veggie sushi, but they’re far easier to make.

Filled with crisp veggies and gooey noodles, these rolls pair perfectly with peanut sauce for dipping.

Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers for summer. It’s a simple showcase for some of the season’s best produce: sweet, juicy tomatoes.

Caponata is a sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant stew. I like it best a day after it’s made, after the flavors have had a chance to develop, so it’s a great summer appetizer to make ahead.

These ratatouille-inspired tartines are topped with grilled summer veggies, fresh herbs, and goat cheese. Serve them with your favorite rosé!