easy summer appetizers

These melon prosciutto skewers from Delish.com are the easy summer appetizer you've been searching for.

Melon Prosciutto Skewers

cantaloupe

basil leaves

mozzarella balls (ciliegine)

prosciutto

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

I rarely ever write a review but seeing that this one didn't have many I wanted to encourage ya'll to make these! So fun! Hit of the party! Everyone loved them. If you haven't made melon balls before I suggest you watch a video as I near destroyed 1/2 a cantaloupe before I got it right!

My man loved these and cleaned the plate! Then, he did dirty things to me after, so there ya go!

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These *classy* skewers are the easy summer app you've been searching for.

Melon Prosciutto Skewers Are The Perfect Party Bite

Pico de gallo is a type of raw salsa traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, and jalapeno or serrano peppers, with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

Pico de Gallo Salsa

tomatoes (chopped)

white onion

cilantro leaves (no stems)

lime juice

kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

tbsp chopped red bell pepper ((optional))

garlic (minced (optional))

In a bowl combine all ingredients.

Let it marinate in the refrigerator at least an hour for best results.

This easy corn salsa made with lime, cilantro and tomatoes are perfect with chips or served over your favorite tacos or burrito bowls!

Corn Salsa with Lime

corn

tomatoes

red onion (diced)

scallion (diced)

jalapeño (diced (remove seeds

tbsp chopped cilantro

lime (juice of)

kosher salt and fresh pepper

Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for about an hour. Makes about 3 cups.

Flavorful little one bite appetizers perfect for summer entertaining.

Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread

cucumber

recipe Sun Dried Tomato Spread

hemp hearts ((optional, for garnish))

basil leaves ((optional, for garnish))

Make the Sun Dried Tomato Spread. This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to several days.

When ready to serve, cut the cucumber into slices. Using a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon like a melon baller, take out the seeds of each slice. Don't scoop all the way through, you want the bottom of the slice to be intact so your filing will sit inside.

Fill each cucumber "cup" with the sun dried tomato spread (you can use a spoon or place the mixture into a pastry bag and pipe the filling in.

Garnish with hemp hearts, tiny basil leaves or both (optional)

Thank you for the cucumber bites recipe YUM! I made them for an outdoor party I attended and they were so crisp and refreshing! Many of the guests were vegan (I knew that ahead of time) so I was looking for something everyone could enjoy. When I had first arrived and added my plate to the table, I did hear some guests think it was a salmon spread, so I added a little tag to the plate with the the recipe name and ingredients. Anyone bringing these yummy treats somewhere might want to do the same in advance. :) Thanks again!

This fresh and delicious Avocado Mango Salsa is sweet and savory with lots of lime and cilantro. Great as an appetizer with chips or serve this over fish or grilled chicken!

Avocado and Mango Salsa

mango

avocado (from 1 medium haas)

plum tomato (diced)

garlic (minced)

jalapeño (seeded and diced)

cilantro

red onion

olive oil

The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree that is native to South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocado (also alligator pear) also refers to the tree's fruit, which is botanically a large berry containing a single seed.

avocado

Lime juice

A plum tomato, also known as a processing tomato or paste tomato, is a type of tomato bred for sauce and packing purposes. They are generally oval or cylindrical in shape, with significantly fewer locules (seed compartments) than standard round tomatoes (usually only two) and a generally higher solid content, making them more suitable for...

plum tomato

Combine all the ingredients and let it marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

I've made this and taken to 3 friends homes for get-togethers in just the last 2 weeks. HUGE hit everytime and the host always asks for the recipe. At one home a teenager said he hates avocados and he was the one going back for 2nd and 3rd servings! Everyone Loves it!

this was totally amazing on the Chili Lime Salmon.

Beautiful.  Taste is wonderful.  Especially like the fact you taste all the flavor.  I served it with chicken as a taco.  Will definitely make again.

So delicious and so easy to make. I served it over cilantro rice as a side dish.

Fresh and tasty. My family loved it over mahi mahi and the extras were scooped up with tortilla chips. I will be making it often this summer.

Very easy and tasty!! Served over fresh steelhead. Delicious. You should try it.

I make this recipe on my own but sub red bell pepper for tomato. Fresh and delicious.  This is what I make to go with Gina's blackened salmon.

This is a staple!  So delicious with any grilled protein.  Gina, can you please link this to WW so we can auto record the points?  Thank I’m advance!

A refreshing and light cold Cucumber Soup made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. It’s easy to make, no cooking or heating the kitchen, making it perfect for a hot summer day.

Cucumber Soup Recipe

English/hot house cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds total, trimmed)

nonfat Greek yogurt

shallot (roughly chopped)

dill sprigs (plus more for garnish)

mint leaves

lemon juice

kosher salt (plus more to taste)

white pepper (or black pepper)

walnuts (finely chopped (1 ounce))

Cut a 4 inch piece off one of the cucumbers, then halve it lengthwise, remove the seeds, and finely chop. Save this unpeeled cucumber for the garnish.

Peel the remaining cucumber, seed it, and roughly chop.

In a blender, combine the peeled cucumber, yogurt, shallot, dill, mint, lemon juice, 3 teaspoons of olive oil, the salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until completely smooth, slowly moving to the most powerful mode on your blender for the smoothest soup. The soup should be thick and smooth and not need water, but if your cucumbers were particularly small, add a very small of water to help the blender, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Transfer the soup to the refrigerator, covered (in the blender cup is fine) and chill for 4 hours, or up to overnight (but no longer than 24 hours or it will become bitter).

When ready to serve, stir the soup, check the seasoning, and add more salt and/or pepper if necessary.

In a small bowl, combine the reserved cucumber, the toasted walnuts, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and toss to combine.

Pour the soup into bowls, divide the garnish between them, gently spooning it on so it doesn't sink to the bottom, and serve topped with more fresh dill.

Excellent  followed it to the tee did not have the mint. Have shared the recipe it was so good!! As well as all your other skinny taste recipes 😘😘

Pretty good!  I saw this recipe at the beginning of the summer and have been planning on trying it. My neighbor just gifted me with plenty of cucumbers so I thought I might as well see what I think.  I don't like dill and didn't have fresh mint so I used basil, chives and cat mint! I tasted it before I put it in the fridge and might add a bit of sweetener to it, but I want to give the flavors a chance to do their thing.  I might try adding some guar gum to thicken it. I think it would be good as a side for steak or pork. Maybe even a dressing for a salad or steamed veggies. Or a dipping sauce for something? I guess I need to play around with this one.

I followed this recipe to a tee and it turned out great! Very refreshing on a hot day, and I love the added texture from the walnut and diced cucumber garnish. Will definitely make this again.

So so good and refreshing on a hot day! Surpringly so. My leftovers still tasted delicious a few days later in the fridge and were not bitter. I used all English cucumbers and weighed them after skinning - because they have so much water I wanted to be pretty exact.

I didn’t love the flavor. Although refreshing, it was a little bitter tasting. I’m not sure how to change the flavor. I love all the other recipes I’ve tried from this website.

This soup was refreshing and delicious. My only recommendation is to cut way back on the shallot. When puréed the flavor is overwhelming. I also added a splash of coconut milk and a little maple syrup for some sweetness. But that’s my personal preference.

Easy to make just remember to build in time for the soup to go in the fridge to chill. I halved the recipe and still had plenty for over 2 meals. Very refreshing on a hot humid day.

very tasty, but mine was not thick at all; fairly watery and didn't add any water.  Hoping it thickens up in the refrigerator but doubtful.

WOW! Instant hit with the family! So cooling, so tasty and that protein!! Yum!

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