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Easy Cold Appetizers & Finger Foods for Summers Parties & Picnics

Jun 14, 2023 4 Comments

Summer is here and its just the right time to enjoy some of the best cold appetizers. When you think of Cold Appetizers, you automatically think of cucumber bites or mini skewers or mini sandwiches.

However did you know that besides these usual bite sized appetizers, there are some really amazing finger foods and party appetizers which are super easy to make, takes barely no time at all and are just perfect to feed the crowd.

So without further ado, let's learn about these really easy and quick Summer Appetizers Recipes which are super easy to make, and perfect bite sized appetizers to feed the crowd.

Easy Cold Appetizers Recipes

Greek Tetris salad

Fruit Salad

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

I love making these Cranberry Feta Pinwheels all year long. They are just perfect for holidays. However, the flavours are so amazing, that I just love to dig into these all year long.

Ranch Cheddar Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Looking for a fancy Shredded Chicken Appetizer? You will absolutely love this recipe for Ranch Cheddar Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. I serve this with my homemade hot sauce. Also I use homemade ranch seasoning which makes them all the more creamy and super delicious.

overhead shot of ranch cheddar buffalo chicken pinwheels

Crack Chicken Pinwheels by Plain Chicken

Chicken Pinwheels are everyones favourite. And why just limit Pinwheels for Game Day when you can actually make them for any and every party. They come together really quickly and easily and are a definitive crowd pleaser.

BLT Dip by The Cozy Cook

This crazy good BLT Dip is just perfect for every party. Its easy, delicious and just perfect dip for the summers to go with almost everything.

Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs by Isabel Eats

Deviled Eggs are a perfect party appetizer for every occasion. Especially if you are looking for an easy Picnic snack or appetizer, you should definitely try these spicy and zesty Mexican Street Corn Devilled Eggs.

Peach Salsa by Yellow Bliss Road

This easy Peach Salsa is just the perfect summer salsa recipe which is so perfect for the season. Its super easy and tastes beyond delicious.

Ham Pickle Roll Ups by Julie's Eats and Treats

Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are just the best summer cold appetizers any one can ask for. They are so easy to make and great for picnics and pool parties.

Mini Tots Sliders

Why just limits tots to just be tots. Use tots to make these mini tots sliders which looks so appetising and tastes delicious.

Mini Croissant Sandwiches

Mini Croissant Sandwiches are a perfect switch between the usual sandwiches. Super quick and perfect for summer parties.

Tropical Fruits Skewers

These quick fruit skewers are just amazing. Strawberries, Papaya, Pineapples, Grapes and berries makes for the best tropical fruit skewers for summers.

Mini Pancake skewers

Want to make something quick which you can carry with yourself for picnics? You will absolutely love these Mini Pancake Skewers. Use a piping bag or squeezy bottle to make mini pancakes and make a batch at a time. Add them to skewers along with freshly chopped Strawberries and Bananas.

Strawberry Brownie Skewers

Strawberries, Brownies and Marshmallows arranged into a skewer makes a recipe for a winner summer dessert kabob. Also its just the perfect dessert appetizer for summers.

Mini Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Mini Sandwiches are a classic and makes a space in every parties. Also these are so easy to make.

Stuffed Cherry Peppers by Cooking LSL

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers by Closet Cooking

Watermelon Feta Salad Skewers by Noshing with the Nolands

Cucumber Bites by Spaceships and Laserbeams

Everything Bagel Cucumbers

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

Cucumber Avocado Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll Ups

Cucumber Sushi

Mini Cheese and Prosciutto Kabobs

Mini Sliders

Summers are a great time to enjoy sliders. And these super easy Mini Sliders looks super appetising and are just the perfect appetizers for any party and picnics.

Mini Cheese Skewers

These Cheese, Olives and Prosicutto skewers are so easy and looks delicious.

Caprese Bites

These super easy Caprese Bites are just perfect appetizers. Add your own twist to these by adding pickles or add a balsamic dressing to it.

Grapes and Brie Skewers

These Grapes, Walnut and Brie Cheese skewers are super delicious and amazing. Remember to use room temperature brie to make these.

Cheese and Grapes Skewers

These Cheddar Cheese, Crackers and White Grapes Skewers are such a fantastic appetizer. Its a perfect combination of sweet and salty and tastes great!

Brie and Berry Skewers

Use fresh Summer Berries like Raspberries and Blackberries and arrange them into skewers with fresh basil leaves and fresh brie cheese.

Blueberry Cheese Bites

These Blueberry, Basil and Feta skewers are just perfect summer skewers. Quick skewers for picnic or pool parties and so easy to make.

Pinwheel Skewers

Pinwheel Skewers are an easy and elegant way to serve Pinwheel roll ups.

Caprese Cracker Bites

It doesn't get any easier than these Caprese Cracker Bites. They just need 3 ingredients to make and perfect appetizers or picnic food for summers.

Summer Appetizer Board

A perfect Summer Appetizer Charcuterie Board with all the things you love. From Cheese Roll Ups to Devilled Eggs to Salami to Cheese to olives, this is everyones favourite finger foods in a board.

So these were some of the very best cold appetizers recipes which you will love to serve for your summer parties.

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  1. Joan says

    July 11, 2024 at 11:53 am

    The camembert, grapes & pecans, would it enhance the flavour by drizzling honey or other drizzle? same goes for the brie & fruit skewers

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      July 11, 2024 at 3:23 pm

      Yes! Drizzling honey over them would definitely enhance the taste! Its a great addition to these.

      Reply
  2. Marie Wolfe says

    August 11, 2024 at 1:25 pm

    Suggestions for make ahead appetizers and drinks to serve for boy’s baby shower this fall.
    Tks!!!
    Marie

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      August 13, 2024 at 8:14 am

      Hi, Thanks for reaching out. As for a baby shower, you can go for so many fingerfood and appetizers. From the post above you can try so many appetizers or even switch up the summer kinds with somehting fall like, for example replace Blueberries or Grapes with Cranberries and Brie Cheese, you can try apple as well. They would be perfect and in theme with fall.
      Also here are some more Fall Appetizers which you could give a try

      https://bit.ly/3M0oRBn

      Reply

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