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Fresh & easy summer appetizers! ☀️

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Fourth of July is just days away, so I'm thinking you probably have your menu planned all planned out, but you can use some easy last minute snacks to enjoy.

These are all fresh, simple and require NO COOKING because baby it's hot outside!

I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth and I'll be back next week with some new recipes. 😊

What are you making for Fourth of July? Hit reply and let me know!

Happy cooking!

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​Marcie

Simple Summer Starters

​Antipasto Skewers​

These skewers are everything you love about a cheese board on a skewer. They're easy to make and even easier to eat!

​Greek Tzatziki​

This creamy Greek dip will have you feeling cool as a cucumber! It comes together in minutes and is perfect as a dip for pita chips, crunchy veggies. It also doubles as a condiment for grilled meats!

​Crudités Platter​

Eating your veggies doesn't get more fun than this! Pile your platter high with your favorite veggies and a couple of dips and you're done!

​Mango Avocado Salsa​

This fruity salsa is bursting with fresh sweet and savory flavor. It's great with your favorite chips or serve it over grilled chicken or fish, tacos and more!

​Caprese Salad​

There's no better way to celebrate summer tomatoes and this is always a crowd pleaser. Change it up by drizzling it with some balsamic glaze or pesto sauce for the easiest summer snack!

​White Bean Dip​

If you like hummus, you'll love this dip made with creamy white beans. It comes together in about 10 minutes and it can be made completely in advance!

​Key lime yogurt fruit dip​

This dip is creamy, bursting with fresh key lime flavor, and is great served with your favorite summer fruits or graham crackers. Change things up with lemon or regular lime!

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