Appetizers – Simple Recipes For Summer Appetizers

When you are having a simple dinner party, family get-together, celebrating a holiday, or just entertaining friends, these quick and easy summer appetizers will come in handy. Made with just a few ingredients and fast preparation, these flavorful appetizers will make it fun and easy to enjoy your celebration. Try these healthy appetizer recipes the next time you’re entertaining.

Cheesy Bean Appetizers: Take a variety of whole grain crackers and top them with some canned refried beans, a sprinkle of cumin, a little prepared guacamole or a chunky salsa, a square of cheese of your own choosing, and a couple of slices of pitted black olives.

Chilled Tomato Soup: Place the following in a food processor or blender and process to desired consistency: 4 medium tomatoes (cut into chunks), several fresh cilantro leaves (chopped), 1 cup of vegetable broth (or as needed to allow processor or blender to move freely), a clove of garlic, a teaspoon of capers, a drizzle of olive oil, a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup chilled in bowls and top with chopped cilantro, diced cucumber, and grated Parmesan cheese. This recipe makes approximately two to four servings. Double the ingredients to make more servings. Chill until ready to serve.

Creamy Spicy Deviled Eggs: Hard boil four eggs and allow to cool. Cut each egg in half, remove the yolks and place yolks in a bowl along with one-quarter teaspoon jalapeno peppers (diced), one-quarter cup celery (diced), 1 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped), one-quarter cup low-fat mayonnaise, one-quarter cup prepared hummus, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine mixture well and scoop into the egg whites. Serve this easy summer appetizer chilled on lettuce leaves.

Roast Beef Asparagus Appetizers: Take deli roast beef slices and spread with a combination of prepared horseradish and sour cream. Then place a couple of white asparagus spears (canned and drained) on top of the horseradish mixture near the edge of the roast beef slice along with a few baby spinach leaves. Roll roast beef slice up tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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