APPETIZERS for SUMMER BARBECUES, simple, quick, and super tasty recipes to make in a short time or in advance, cold or hot ideas for guests.
When I organize summer barbecues, appetizers are a must! Whether it’s a garden dinner or a spontaneous lunch with friends, I like to bring something delicious to the table while the grill heats up.
If you’re organizing a summer barbecue, maybe for August holiday, and want to surprise everyone from the start, here are some ideas for tasty and quick appetizers! The appetizers for the barbecue should be practical, fresh, and delicious: tomato bruschetta, seasoned olives, grilled zucchini rolls with cheese or cold mini skewers with cold cuts and cheese are perfect.
I also love serving savory mousses, like tuna, salmon, or hummus, to spread on crostini or grilled bread.
If you’re looking for cold summer appetizers or quick summer appetizers, these are the right recipes: they can be prepared in advance and disappear in no time. The ideas for summer appetizers should be simple yet impressive, they should be prepared in advance and ideal to accompany grilled meat or fish in the garden, by the sea, or on the terrace.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stove, Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- zucchini
- eggplants
- potatoes
Steps
APPETIZERS for SUMMER BARBECUES
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APPETIZERS for SUMMER BARBECUES
What to serve as an appetizer for a summer barbecue?
Bruschetta, cold skewers, tasty salads, veggie rolls, and savory mousses are perfect to start with.
Should appetizers be served cold or hot?
It depends! You can offer a mix: something fresh like salads or mousses and maybe some grilled veggies to serve warm.
Can I prepare appetizers in advance?
Yes, most summer appetizers can be prepared a few hours before and kept in the fridge.
What are the ideal vegetables for grill appetizers?
Zucchini, eggplants, peppers, and cherry tomatoes are ideal, either grilled or raw.
Vegetarian appetizers for the barbecue: ideas?
Tomato bruschetta, hummus with vegetables, chickpea salad or couscous, and skewers with cheese and grilled vegetables.
