43 Summer Appetizer Recipes Made for Easy, Breezy Entertaining

When summer rolls around, we get ready for an endless stream of social functions. Showers, tea parties, reunions, and more will all require menus and dishes worthy of the season and its bounty. Take a morning trip to the farmer's market and get the party started with these crowd-pleasing appetizers that are made for summer.

We're swooning over simple, yet effective summer appetizers like Beet-Goat Cheese Dip and dressed-up Lemon-Tarragon Potato Salad. Can't forget about all the dips and egg salads, either. The perfect Picnic Egg Salad is calling our name. And don't even get us started on the tomatoes. The best part? These easy appetizers won't take long to prepare—you might even be able to do some of the prep ahead of time for less stress day-of. This collection of no-fail recipes promises to win over every guest. Whether you're spending a weekend at the lake, attending a potluck lunch, or throwing a backyard barbecue, you'll be making these easy appetizer recipes all summer long.