Receta Party Appetizers for Summertime Entertaining - Gluten Free
It's summertime and the entertaining is easy when you make these simple
but elegant summer appetizers.
The summer season is the most popular time of the year for entertaining, especially outdoors!
When you are not in the mood for a BBQ, you need some festive easy recipes to dazzle your guests.
Caprese salad ( or the vegan version below) makes a beautiful presentation and a satisfying appetizer.
Ingredients:
With fresh mozzarella cheese, summer tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, cucumber, Calamata olives, and marinated artichokes, this platter is sure to please your guests.
Having a wine and cheese party for a few neighbors on the deck? This Caprese salad or the vegan Caprese salad below will be perfect.
On a hot day serve some ice water with sprigs of fresh mint, orange slices and lime slices
Directions:
Simply cut and layer on the perimeter of the plate and then fill in the center with chopped cucumber, red onion, marinated artichokes and basil. Drizzle with Italian Dressing if desired.
Another outdoor favorite is this refreshing frozen watermelon frosty which can
be made with or without alcohol.
Frozen Watermelon Frosties
The next time you buy a large watermelon, freeze what you don't use .
Simply cut the leftover watermelon ( cut off the rind) into bite size chunks, place in a zip lock baggy and freeze overnight. Use the frozen watermelon chunks to make delicious and cooling fruit frosties
Recipe for Watermelon Frosty
Watermelon Frosty Recipe
Avocado Caprese Salad ( vegan)
Everyone seems to love Caprese salads, but what if you are vegan ?
Here is a vegan caprese salad using avocado, tomato, cucumber, fresh basil , and some little capers that will be a hit at any party.
Also makes a beautiful presentation that your guests will love looking at and enjoy eating.
Choose to make one of the salads or make both of them..
Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe
What is your favorite summer appetizer for parties?