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  4. 16 15-Minute Appetizers for a Summer Dinner

16 15-Minute Appetizers for a Summer Dinner

July 04, 2021
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Classic Southern Appetizer Board

Whether you need hors d'oeuvres to wow your guests or a light snack while you prep dinner, these quick and tasty appetizers are here to save the day. Dips, cheese boards and skewers make great starters you'll come back to again and again. Recipes like our Classic Southern Appetizer Board and Taco Dip with Tomato Wedges will have you snacking all summer.

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Canapés with Peach, Sage & Prosciutto

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There are endless ways to change up these canapés--plums and tarragon, cherries and mint, apricots and chervil. Mix 6 ounces of softened goat cheese with 1 tablespoon honey if you can't find honey chèvre.

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Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill

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Try this spinach dip, spiked with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread--or serve alongside crackers or crudité.

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Classic Southern Appetizer Board

Classic Southern Appetizer Board
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Treat your party guests to a classic Southern spread with deviled eggs, spiced pecans, ham, cheese and fresh fruit with this festive party board. We've included a combination of homemade and store-bought ingredients for an abundant board that doesn't take too long to assemble. A note on nutrition: This board is hearty enough to stand in for dinner or lunch, but if you're planning on serving it as an appetizer before the main meal, go light on things like nuts, crackers and cheese dip to keep sodium and calories in check.

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Tequila Guacamole

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Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole. Spiking your guacamole with tequila adds an extra layer of flavor and blends deliciously with the fresh lime juice and jalapeño. This guacamole is for grown-ups only, but you can omit the tequila if you're serving to kids.

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Spiced-Yogurt Tomato Salad & Naan

Spiced Yogurt Tomato & Naan
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Here we make a creamy tomato salad perfect for scooping up and eating with your favorite naan, or any flatbread you have on hand will do.

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Taco Dip with Tomato Wedges

Taco Dip with Tomato Wedges
Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
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Enjoy a fresh tomato in all its ripe glory with this simple creamy dip. A little taco seasoning, lime and cheese adds tons of flavor to protein-packed Greek yogurt for a satisfying snack.

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Black Bean Hummus

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Credit: Casey Barber
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For a slightly Southwestern spin on hummus, swap in black beans for the traditional chickpeas. It's just as fiber-rich and filling, but with a taste that pairs well with tortilla chips and crisp bell peppers.

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Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
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This super-creamy whipped feta dip is savory with just a hint of sweetness from honey. This healthy dip is perfect for veggies, whole-grain crackers or bread.

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Summer Melon & Cheese Board

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Serve this pretty appetizer board for summer parties when watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe are at their juiciest and tastiest. The sweetness of the melon plays wonderfully against the salty cheese and prosciutto, while a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add bright flavors and colors to the board.

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Vegan Ranch Dressing

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Serve this creamy vegan ranch dressing alongside fresh or roasted veggies for dipping, as a spread for vegan sandwiches or as a salad dressing for hearty greens. It's also great with Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.

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Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks

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Salami, Cheddar cheese and pepperoncini deliver flavor in every bite in this easy appetizer.

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Radishes with Green Goddess Dressing

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This quick and easy radish recipe will get you ready for spring. Traditional green goddess is made with mayo and sour cream but here we use avocado, buttermilk and yogurt to achieve a lightened-up, creamy dressing.

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Nordic Appetizer Board

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Put this robust appetizer board with salmon, eggs, pickles and vegetables out for a backyard party or serve it for brunch. Look for tomatoes in a variety of colors for the prettiest presentation. Feel free to add additional vegetables, such as radishes and carrots, to the board.

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Manchego, Pepper Drop & Chorizo Charcuterie Sticks

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Manchego cheese pairs perfectly with sweet and tangy pepper drops. If you can't find small pickled peppers, a larger one cut into pieces will work well too.

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Watermelon with Mint Gremolata

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This flavor-boosting combo of mint and lime, inspired by the traditional Italian herb-and-garlic gremolata recipe, livens up juicy watermelon. Put a platter out at your next cookout and watch it disappear in an instant.

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Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites

Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites
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These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter.

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    1 of 16 Canapés with Peach, Sage & Prosciutto
    2 of 16 Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill
    3 of 16 Classic Southern Appetizer Board
    4 of 16 Tequila Guacamole
    5 of 16 Spiced-Yogurt Tomato Salad & Naan
    6 of 16 Taco Dip with Tomato Wedges
    7 of 16 Black Bean Hummus
    8 of 16 Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
    9 of 16 Summer Melon & Cheese Board
    10 of 16 Vegan Ranch Dressing
    11 of 16 Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks
    12 of 16 Radishes with Green Goddess Dressing
    13 of 16 Nordic Appetizer Board
    14 of 16 Manchego, Pepper Drop & Chorizo Charcuterie Sticks
    15 of 16 Watermelon with Mint Gremolata
    16 of 16 Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites

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