26 Summer Appetizers Your Party Guests Will Love

These single-serving salads are guaranteed to make an Insta-worthy statement at your summer party.

Recipe: California Salad Spears

An addictive, low-carb appetizer that gets a savory hit from the olive tapenade and parmesan.

Recipe: Zucchini Ribbon Rolls

Swap cucumber for the classic tomato and you've got a fun new twist on caprese, a summer favorite.

Recipe: Cucumber Caprese Bites

Stuff medium-sized cherry tomatoes with this delicious Italian-flavored filling and you've got an instant party hit. Just be sure not to use grape tomatoes, which are too small to fill. Recipe: Salsa Verde Cherry Tomatoes

Think of this as mango salsa, reimagined as a more substantial and just-as-refreshing summer bite.

Recipe: Mexican Mango Stacks

Dunk fresh, crisp vegetables into this warm, buttery dip just like you would with fondue.

Recipe: Bagna Cauda

One of our favorite ways to use up a surplus of heirloom tomatoes from the garden (or the farmers' market)? Slice them up for this gorgeous appetizer.

Recipe: Rainbow Tomato Bruschetta

Guac is a summertime staple, and this is our most favorite take on it to date. Feel free to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd.

Recipe: Gabriel’s Guacamole

We put two of our favorite foods together for the ultimate appetizer (or dinner--we wouldn't judge).

Recipe: Tuna Poke Nachos

Sweet and savory, this salad is pure heaven for fig lovers.

Recipe: Fresh Goat Cheese and Radicchio Salad with Figs

An easy and colorful bite that combines tangy goat cheese with fresh summer veggies.

Recipe: Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

Shrimp scampi reinvented in salad form proves a light and refreshing starter for summer.

Recipe: Mediterranean Shrimp Salad in Cucumber Cups

Take your cheese plate game to the next level by decorating mild soft wheels of cheese with flower petals and herbs. It's pure whimsy, but it's a party spread show-stopper.

More: How to Make a Floral Cheese Plate

Lettuce replaces the tortilla in these island-inspired tacos that work well as light appetizers, or when eaten in pairs or trios, as a main course.

Recipe: Paleo Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Deviled eggs are a stalwart party appetizer for a reason. Add a Spanish twist in the form of crumbled chorizo, and you've got an instant new classic.

Recipe: Chorizo Deviled Eggs

Fresh ceviche is made for summer. Serve on a tostadita shell or thick tortilla chips for an elegant appetizer.

Recipe: Salmon Ceviche

Showcase bounty from the garden or farmers' market with this elegant party platter.

Recipe: Late-Summer Vegetables with Aioli

The corn dog, a fairgrounds staple, gets an elegant upgrade in this miniature version. Serve with bubbly for an unexpected pairing made in heaven.

Recipe: Mini Corn Dogs with Cranberry Mustard

When some comfort food is in order, use in-season peppers to whip up this crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Shrimp Jalapeño Poppers

Transport your party guests to the islands with gently flavored poke served atop homemade nori crackers.

Recipe: Tuna Poke Crackers

The perfect refreshing salad that celebrates summer bounty and is so easy to make.

Recipe: Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Fans of eggplant rejoice! It's absolutely delicious chopped and combined with two types of onions, garlic, and chipotle for a summery tostada topping.

Recipe: Eggplant Salsa

This lightened version of a seasonal favorite is still decadent, yet thinner on the batter.

Recipe: Fried Squash Blossoms with Corn and Mozzarella

Move over, shrimp cocktail. Set out a seafood platter with this delicious tangy, lemony dipping sauce and watch it quickly disappear.

Recipe: Poached Shrimp with Meyer Lemon Ginger Sauce

These spring rolls are so good and way less complicated to put together than you'd think. Serve with a peanut dipping sauce for a winning combo. You can also pack them for a grab-and-go lunch in a pinch!

More: How to Make Perfect Spring Rolls

For a delicious twist on fresh corn, make these cakes smaller for an appetizer (or full-size for a vegetarian main course).

Recipe: Jalapeño Corn Cakes