33 No-Cook Summer Appetizers For When You Just Can't With Your Oven

Brimming with beans, avocado, and tons of veggies, the only thing missing is a big pitcher of frozen margaritas. 😎 Yeehaw!

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Nothing screams summer quite like bruschetta. We know it may sound skippable, but rubbing the toasted bread with garlic will help impart TONS of flavor into your tiny toasts, so we highly recommend it. Top them with simply marinated tomatoes for the ultimate summer snack.

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Watermelon + feta is one of our favorite combinations of all time—especially during summer time. Skewer them with some crunchy cucumber and drizzle balsamic glaze on top and you've got an easy, healthy summer appetizer everyone will love.

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Hailing from the island of Capri and mirroring the colors of the Italian flag, the simple Caprese salad is the perfect way to start any late-summer meal. It’s one of the best ways show off those juicy, in-season farmers' market tomatoes by complementing them with fresh basil and creamy mozzarella too.

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Here’s our favorite deli sandwich, dip-ified! This chunky, fully loaded appetizer has all the savory, crunchy, and creamy elements and meatiness you love in a traditional hoagie, but it’s spoonable, and totally shareable.

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Fresh tortellini make these the hearty bite-size appetizer of our dreams. Feel free to swap in and out your favorite ingredients (these are a great way to serve leftover food odds and ends too!).

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We're big fans of classic bruschetta, but when we're craving a sweet twist on the classic summer appetizer, we turn to this strawberry-balsamic version for a sweet-tangy bite that works just as well as a starter as a post-dinner treat.

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If you haven't experienced the flavor combo of prosciutto + melon, get on it STAT. It's the ultimate in sweet and salty.

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Trader Joe’s does a lot of things well, but sometimes we question them on their decision-making skills. Their smoky peach salsa was one of my favorite store-bought salsas, and they sadly discontinued it. Luckily, a copycat recipe is our forte, and this one's just as good as the real thing.

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During the summer, we can’t get enough of simple, refreshing salads that put fresh fruit at the forefront. Two of our favorites? The classic Caprese, and our watermelon feta salad. We loved these two summer sides so much, we decided to combine them into one refreshing recipe.

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Creamy, just-ripe avocados are tossed with chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, sweet corn, and tons of chopped fresh cilantro to create this refreshing hybrid dip. Now you’ll never have to decide between salsa and guac ever again!

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All you really need to make these Caprese bites are mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, basil, though we've added a few extra ingredients to give them even more flavor. The only cooking required is turning your balsamic vinegar into balsamic glaze, but if you'd rather a completely hands-off version, feel free to use a store-bought glaze.

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These pinwheels are easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for a summer party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!

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This classic cheese ball is a timeless blast from the past: creamy and crunchy, sweet and tart, nutty and savory—this appetizer's got it all, and it's the ultimate no-cook app.

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Picture this: juicy watermelon slices serving as the base for fragrant herbs, tangy red onion, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta. The sweetness of the watermelon provides a refreshing base that perfectly complements the savory toppings, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that dance across your palate.

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Here at Delish, we’re all about a good reuben sandwich. Creamy dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese… what’s not to love? Pair all those delicious ingredients between pickle chips for the perfect bite-size appetizer (and they come together SO fast).

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This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by a popular (but not traditionally Japanese) type of sushi popular in the states, California maki. Got furikake? It'd be delicious sprinkled on top as the final garnish.

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Whether you serve it as a simple dip, load it on top of your tacos, or smear it on a bun as a burger topping, we can all agree—it’s not a summer party without Mexico’s most famous dip. Keep it simple, like we did, or go wild with your mix-ins.

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Loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, this dip was inspired by Greek salad. Full disclaimer: This recipe makes a lot of dip. We've never had a problem demolishing it with some fluffy pita bread, but feel free to halve it if necessary.

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While it may seem fancy, ceviche is actually a fairly simple dish at its core. All it involves is tossing raw seafood in lime juice, then letting the acid in the citrus “cook” the fish. Often bulked up with other mix-ins like tomatoes or cucumber, the result is a light and refreshing dish that’s a perfect summertime snack or pre-dinner app

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