7 cold appetizers perfect for your outdoor summer dinners

Friday 22 August 2025 10:00 - Daniele Mainieri
7 cold appetizers perfect for your outdoor summer dinners

With the arrival of summer, outdoor dinners become a must-do ritual, especially if you are lucky enough to have a terrace. For the best start to an evening with friends, serving cold appetizers is the ideal choice: they are convenient to prepare in advance, light, colorful and full of flavor. In this article you will find 7 delicious and very fresh ideas, perfect to surprise your guests and enjoy the summer atmosphere with taste.


1. Summer freshness in 5 minutes: the appetizer that wows

Cucumber boats with salmon, avocado and rice

Try this fresh recipe for summer days !

2. A fresh, healthy and surprising combination

Watermelon, feta, avocado and cucumber salad: extra fresh!

Good news for fresh salad lovers, here is a recipe that will quickly be part of your top 3! It's so delicious that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, herself has made it one of her favorite recipes! A preparation extremely rich in water also to...

3. The quick and rustic appetizer that wins everyone over!

Spanish fuet tartar: an express version of classic steak tartar

The fuet tartar is not a Spanish traditional dish, but it could be: it has the boldness of a bar tapa , the elegance of a well thought-out starter and the irreverence of someone who dares to finely chop a traditional sausage and dress it with...

4. The secret to impressing at dinner without turning on the stove

Ricotta balls, perfect as appetizers

An easy and quick recipe to nibble on for an aperitif: ricotta balls. And not only is this recipe super yummy, but you can also offer different flavors to your guests. Pistachios, almonds, walnuts or even chives for those who are allergic to nuts,...

5. A creamy, crunchy and fragrant mix to try right away

Fresh cheese, pesto, and cherry tomato toasts

Not too hungry in this heat? We offer you a quick, fresh, and tasty recipe to soothe your stomach: toasts! Here, the combination of fresh cheese, pesto sauce, and cherry tomatoes will be perfect to snack on as is or to accompany with a mixed salad. Enjoy!

6. Only 4 ingredients for a summer flavor explosion

Stuffed tomatoes with tuna, cream cheese, and olives

No-cook cuisine is possible, easy, and above all delicious! To convince you, taste our stuffed tomatoes with tuna, cream cheese, and olives! Ready in just 10 minutes, these stuffed tomatoes are perfect as a starter or to place on a mixed salad plate....

7. The fresh and quick appetizer that wins everyone over in summer

Bresaola tortelloni stuffed with arugula and ricotta cheese: tasty and ready in 10 minutes!

Bresaola tortelloni stuffed with ricotta and arugula are a quick, light and flavorful cold appetizer perfect for any occasion . Made with thin slices of bresaola instead of pasta , they wrap a creamy filling made with fresh ricotta, Parmesan...

Daniele MainieriDaniele Mainieri
Every day I immerse myself in the world of cooking, looking for new recipes and flavors to share: from grandma's dish to the latest food trends. I have been working in food communication for over 10 years!

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