Lump Blue Crab Salad
	Hearts of Palm, Black Bean, Red Onion and Corn Salad

Beautiful summer weather is the perfect excuse to throw a party. Whether you're planning a formal soirée or a casual cookout or just wanting to try a fresh, seasonal starter, we've got appetizer inspiration for every summertime occasion.

No-Cook Summer Starters
Tapas Party Appetizers
Grilled Appetizers
Elegant Cocktail Party Starters
Affordable Party Appetizers
Bruschetta Bar
Farm-Fresh Appetizers

No-Cook Summer Starters

Midsummer nights are sweltering enough without heating up the kitchen, so give your stove the night off. Use ripe summer produce for cold soups and salads, like spicy gazpacho, or try ceviche, a traditional Latin dish that "cooks" fish by marinating it in citrus juice.

• Gazpacho

• Hearts of Palm, Black Bean, Red Onion and Corn Salad

• Honduran Ceviche de Corvina

• Mango Mousse

Suggested Cocktail: One-Minute Mojito

Cantaloupe, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Tapas Party Appetizers

Every evening in Spain, bars fill up with hungry patrons in search of drinks, conversation and little dishes called tapas. Tapas can be simple finger foods, like olives, saucy seafood or salads served in small dishes. Bring Spain to your backyard this summer with a spread of easy tapas and, of course, lots of fruity sangria.

• Shrimp and Chorizo Tapas

• Garlic Mushrooms Tapas-Style

• Cantaloupe, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

• Mussels in Pepper Broth

• Chili Olives

Suggested Cocktail: White Sangria with Fruit

Beer-Brined Grilled Turkey Wings

Grilled Appetizers

Nothing says "summer" more than enjoying grilled food outdoors with friends and family. Throw marinated meat or skewers on the grill and mix up some ice-cold Micheladas for an easy afternoon get-together.

• Grilled Mixed Vegetables

• Beer-Brined Grilled Turkey Wings

• Shrimp Kebabs

Suggested Cocktail: Michelada

Polenta and Chicken Tartlets

Elegant Cocktail Party Starters

If you'd prefer a more upscale summer soirée, circulate trays of bite-sized appetizers, like mini crab-cakes and stuffed cherry tomatoes. Choose a signature cocktail, like the Caribbean-inspired Kiwi Kutee, to make your guests feel extra special.

• Polenta and Chicken Tartlets

• Lump Blue Crab Salad

• Ricotta-and-Chive-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

• Coconut-Crusted Crabcakes

• Macadamia Nut Brittle

Suggested Cocktail: Kiwi Kutee

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