Entertaining 8 Quick and Easy Summer Appetizers That'll Get You Noticed Impress your guests with this collection of easy and tasty appetizer recipes. By Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. A self-taught cook who grew up reading cookbooks for fun, Vanessa lives and breathes the challenges faced by busy everyday cooks to get dinner on the table. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on June 29, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player These easy summer appetizers are ready in minutes. Bring these stand-out appetizers to any summer party and be prepared for the wows. The best part? They look like you put in hard work but they're actually fast and easy to make. 1. Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops | Ready in 25 minutes Top tips: "Very nice and oh so quick. Here is a secret to a good sear on the scallops: Get your pan screaming hot—I used grapeseed oil, as it has a high smoke point—place your wrapped scallops into the pan (don't over-crowd them) and DO NOT MOVE them. The temptation is to shake and move the scallops around but hands off! About 3 minutes, give them a flip and the same thing with the other side. Let them sear without moving them." – Baking NanaGet the Recipe: Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops 2. Watermelon Salad on a Stick | Ready in 15 minutes Crisp and juicy watermelon, sharp and salty feta cheese, and a bright hit of mint to balance out the flavors. That and 15 minutes is all it takes to make these eye-catching appetizer bites.Get the Recipe: Watermelon Salad on a Stick Photo by Lindsey. 3. Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil | Ready in 22 minutes The sweet/salty combo of peaches and prosciutto combined with creamy burrata cheese makes Chef John's appetizer a summer stand-out. Be sure to choose "freestone" peaches so you can remove the pit easily.Get the Recipe: Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil 4. Avocado Mango Salsa | Ready in 20 minutes Scoop up this gorgeous fruity salsa with chips or spoon it over grilled anything to make summer eating that much more fabulous. Yes, it's that good.Get the Recipe: Avocado Mango Salsa Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. 5. Prosciutto e Melone on a Stick | Ready in 10 minutes You probably already know this sweet/salty combo, but thread it on a stick and you've got your next platter of wow-worthy party bites.Get the Recipe: Prosciutto e Melone on a Stick Photo by Lindsey. 6. Absolutely Amazing Ahi | Ready in 25 minutes Everyone's wild about poke—think spicy sashimi in a bowl—and this top-rated recipe is worth the splurge at the fresh fish counter. Raw fish isn't to everyone's taste, so save this one for your friends who will truly appreciate this foodie fave.Get the Recipe: Absolutely Amazing Ahi Mindi Shapiro Estrada 7. Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa | Ready in 20 minutes "Hubs and I frequent a lot of restaurants in Southwest Florida where dishes like this are routinely served. This is as good or better as we've had in any of them." – naples34102Get the Recipe: Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa Photo by Meredith. 8. Caprese on a Stick | Ready in 15 minutes Another clever take on a favorite summertime appetizer, these are especially easy to serve to a crowd.Get the Recipe: Caprese on a Stick Photo by cassandrabianca. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit