• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Closet Cooking

Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. - I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Top Recipes
    • 30 Minute Meals
    • 6 Ingredient Meals
    • Slow Cooker Meals
    • One Pan Meals
    • By Course
      • Main Course
      • Side Dish
      • Dessert
      • Appetizer/Snack
      • More
    • By Diet
      • Gluten-free
      • Low-carb
      • Vegetarian
      • More
    • By Meat
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Lamb
      • Egg
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
      • More
    • By Cuisine
      • Cajun and Creole
      • Chinese
      • Greek
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Korean
      • Mexican
      • Thai
      • Vietnamese
      • More
    • By Type
      • Burger
      • Cake
      • Cookie
      • Dip
      • Pasta
      • Pizza
      • Salad
      • Sandwich
      • Soup
      • More
    • By Ingredient
      • Avocado
      • Bacon
      • Cauliflower
      • Mushroom
      • Pumpkin
      • Quinoa
      • Shrimp
      • Strawberry
      • More
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
Never miss a recipe! Subscribe to the email Newsletter!

Summer Appetizers

[heart_this] · Jul 17, 2022 · 3 Comments

Summer Appetizers

The best recipes summer appetizer and snacks that are perfect for hot summer days, eating outdoors, picnics, etc.

With the warmer days here it’s always nice to have a list of goto snack or appetizer recipes on hand so that you are ready for any out doors events like barbecues, picnics, trips to the park, the beach or the pool! With this in mind I have collected some of my favourite summer appetizer recipes and they include recipes that are easy to make outdoors or they are keep well when brought out doors, or they are nice and cool and refreshing or they are just plain made with amazingly fresh summer ingredients! No matter what you have planned for this summer I’m sure that you will find some tasty recipes here that will make your summer outdoor activities even better!

Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Strawberry SalsaStrawberry Salsa
Chipotle Lime Grilled ShrimpChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Strawberry Salsa Stuffed AvocadosStrawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp and Corn Guacamole Mini TostadasChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp and Corn Guacamole Mini Tostadas
GuacamoleGuacamole
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Grilled Zucchini NachosGrilled Zucchini Nachos
Jalapeno Popper Corn FrittersJalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiGrilled Chicken Souvlaki
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados
Cilantro Lime Grilled ShrimpCilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa BitesBroccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Salad)Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Salad)
Spinach and Artichoke HummusSpinach and Artichoke Hummus
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil AioliCrispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Loaded Baked Potato DipLoaded Baked Potato Dip
Avocado HummusAvocado Hummus
Cucumber and Feta RollsCucumber and Feta Rolls
Avocado Tzatziki SauceAvocado Tzatziki Sauce
Bacon GuacamoleBacon Guacamole
Mexican Street Corn NachosMexican Street Corn Nachos
Tomato and Feta DipTomato and Feta Dip
Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanoush
Tomatillo Pico de GalloTomatillo Pico de Gallo
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili ShrimpGrilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
Thai Style Corn Fritters with Sweet Chilli SauceThai Style Corn Fritters with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Strawberry Bruschetta with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese with a Balsamic DrizzleStrawberry Bruschetta with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Drizzle
Dakkochi (Korean Grilled Chicken Skewers)Dakkochi (Korean Grilled Chicken Skewers)
HummusHummus
Citrus SalsaCitrus Salsa
Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and AvocadoMini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Zucchini Pizza BitesZucchini Pizza Bites
Texmex Style Corn FrittersTexmex Style Corn Fritters
Pesto GuacamolePesto Guacamole
Caesar Grilled AsparagusCaesar Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple SkewersGrilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Greek 7 Layer DipGreek 7 Layer Dip
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta SaladMediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed VinaigretteStrawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Greek Style SaladGreek Style Salad
Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus FriesCrispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Fries
Pina Colada GuacamolePina Colada Guacamole
Pico de GalloPico de Gallo
Greek Style Zucchini Fritters with TzatzikiGreek Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Roasted Red Pepper HummusRoasted Red Pepper Hummus
Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred CornChipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Fried Green TomatoesFried Green Tomatoes
Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Crispy Baked Asparagus FriesCrispy Baked Asparagus Fries
Sun Dried Tomato HummusSun Dried Tomato Hummus
Avocado SalsaAvocado Salsa
Roast Zucchini SalsaRoast Zucchini Salsa
Chipotle Peach Salsa QuesadillasChipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
CevicheCeviche
Grilled Pineapple SalsaGrilled Pineapple Salsa
Esquites Quinoa Salad with AvocadoEsquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Mediterranean Quinoa SaladMediterranean Quinoa Salad
Loaded Baked Potato SaladLoaded Baked Potato Salad
Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled ZucchiniMexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini
Fresh Pea SaladFresh Pea Salad
Loaded Cauliflower SaladLoaded Cauliflower Salad
Quinoa Tabbouleh SaladQuinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Pineapple and Banana SalsaPineapple and Banana Salsa
Melon and Feta SaladMelon and Feta Salad
Asparagus and Gruyere TartAsparagus and Gruyere Tart
Creamy Dilled Cucumber SaladCreamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Diced Caprese Salad with a Pesto DressingDiced Caprese Salad with a Pesto Dressing
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Greek Style Zucchini SaladGreek Style Zucchini Salad
Pineapple Char Siu Pulled Pork SlidersPineapple Char Siu Pulled Pork Sliders
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto TartBruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Tomato and Goat Cheese Avocado Toast with Balsamic GlazeTomato and Goat Cheese Avocado Toast with Balsamic Glaze
Sriracha Lime Corn SaladSriracha Lime Corn Salad
Cajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Avocado SauceCajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce
Dill Pickle Potato SaladDill Pickle Potato Salad
Cold Cucumber SoupCold Cucumber Soup
Strawberry GuacamoleStrawberry Guacamole
Roasted Corn Queso Fundido and Avocado TacosRoasted Corn Queso Fundido and Avocado Tacos

More Summer Recipes

Looking for more summer recipes? Check out my Summer Recipes Pinboard!
Summer Recipes Pinboard

Food, Roundup

eCookbook Bundle Cover

Get ALL 16 Closet Cooking eCookbooks in a bundle for 70% off! Enjoy some of the tastiest recipes from Closet Cooking along with exclusive cookbook recipes!

Get the Cookbook Bundle Now!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nicole says

    June 5, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't even count how many of these I'm going to try in upcoming weeks.

    Reply
  2. Sweet Treats by Dani says

    June 5, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    These all look amazing! Especially all the Mediterranean and Greek flavours you've incorporated 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sabrina says

    August 22, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    just saw these but the summer is nearly over, they’ll still be lovely in the fall, thank you! I really like the zucchini pizza bites, very clever!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to the free Closet Cooking email newsletter and get a FREE copy of the eBook:
The Best of Closet Cooking!

About Me

Kevin: I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.
Read More

The Best of Closet Cooking 2023 – FREE eCookbook

The Best of Closet Cooking Book Cover

eCookbook Bundle

eCookbook Bundle

Top Recipes

Chicken and Avocado Burritos
Ham and Potato Corn Chowder
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Baked Firecracker Chicken
Caprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
Asiago Roasted Onions
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
About | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy
Copyright © 2007-2023, Closet Cooking Ltd. All Rights Reserved.