The tomatoes are sweet, the cucumbers are crisp and the options for easy healthy appetizers for summer are plentiful! Summer offers such a wide variety of ingredients to experiment with. The flavors are naturally light, which lend to some incredible options for healthy appetizer ideas. If youve signed up to bring an appetizer to your neighbors next BBQ but dont quite know what to make, weve got you covered! From salads to skewers, weve rounded up a list of some of our favorite healthy appetizers for the summertime season. Read on for some tasty inspiration!

Quinoa Spring Rolls

These Quinoa Spring Rolls from Chef Billy Parisi are perfect to add to your healthy summer appetizers list. You can mix and match different fillings to keep them in line with whats in season and serve an assortment of dipping sauces to keep BBQ guests happy! Chef Billy includes two different variations to these small bites, shrimp and chicken. Offering a variety of options will ensure that all guests are happy and satisfied. Whether youre making the Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Chili Garlic Sauce or the Chicken Satay Spring Rolls with Peanut Butter Satay Sauce, each are equally as delicious.

Greek Feta Dip

From salads to dips to chicken marinades, going Greek for a summer barbecue is an excellent way to bring a refreshing and flavorful dish to any party. This Greek Feta Dip from Delish is whipped and wonderful. Its one of our favorite easy summer appetizers because of how light and delicious the whipped feta is on a hot summer day. Lauren makes this dish with a combination of feta, Greek yogurt, cream cheese and extra-virgin olive oil. She combines her base with both lemon juice and zest, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly chopped dill, cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes. Serve it all with some pita chips or Homemade Pita Bread, and youre in for a treat!

Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Sorghum Salad

The flavors of roasted cherries and arugula seem to spell out summer! Thats why this Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Sorghum Salad is an excellent healthy appetizers option for your next backyard BBQ. The recipe comes to Bobs Red Mill from Kathryne Taylor of Cookie + Kate and is a summer salad fit for weeknight dinners, neighborhood potlucks or outdoor soires. Our Gluten Free Sorghum adds a few extra nutrients and perfectly complements the sweet tomatoes and lemon dressing. If youd like to make this dish vegan, simply skip the cheese. You can also add chickpeas for an extra protein boost.

Caprese Skewers

[caption id="attachment_1174795" align="aligncenter" width="769"] Photo by iowagirleats.com[/caption] Caprese in all its forms is one of the best healthy appetizers for summer! You can make caprese salad, caprese boats or these delightful Caprese Skewers from Iowa Girl Eats. Kristin creates a caprese skewer thats easy to assemble and perfectly poppable for summer BBQs. She makes these bites with mini mozzarella cheese balls skewered with sweet basil leaves, juicy tomatoes and a drizzle of a tangy and sweet balsamic reduction. Make a big batch, because these are easy to eat!

Hummus with Garbanzo Bean Flour

Hummus is a solid go-to dish for parties because it can be eaten with everything from crackers to carrots. This Hummus with Garbanzo Bean Flour from the Bobs Red Mill team uses Garbanzo Bean Flour, garlic, vegetable broth and tahini as its base. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, hot sauce, ground cumin and olive oil, and the taste will soar. Kids tend to be big fans of hummus, so if youre going to a kid-friendly gathering, make an extra-large batch. Our Garbanzo Bean Flour is high in fiber and a good source of iron. Plus, it has a sweet and rich flavor thats perfect for creamy hummus.

Garlic Shrimp

You cant go wrong with the bold flavors of this Garlic Shrimp from Skinnytaste. In addition to the obvious ingredient of garlic and shrimp, it comes to life with Spanish olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika and salt. Sprinkle on the fresh herbs of your choice, like cilantro and parsley, which will take this dishs flavor to a whole new level. Serve this dish with lime wedges and youll be the star of the backyard BBQ or family picnic with one of the tastiest healthy summer appetizers around.

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a refreshing Middle Eastern dish thats known for its wonderful flavors of parsley, tomatoes and bulgur. This particular Tabbouleh recipe can be found on our own bags of Bulgur and is one of our ultimate go-to recipes for summertime. If you just picked up a big bunch of parsley from the farmers market, whip this up and take it to your next gathering. With its flavors of lemon juice and cumin, you can save some for leftovers and enjoy it for lunch throughout the following week.

Strawberry Basil Farro Salad

One of our favorite flavor combinations for healthy appetizers for summer is basil and strawberry. This Strawberry Basil Farro Salad combines sweet basil and strawberries with our chewy Organic Farro. Top it all with a dressing made of minced shallots, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and poppy seeds, and youll have a winner for the summer dinner table.

Vegan Potato Skins

[caption id="attachment_1174799" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Photo by eatfigsnotpigs.com[/caption] Theres nothing like walking into a party with a plate of hearty potato skins. If youre looking to give this fun summer appetizer a nutritious twist, try this recipe for Vegan Potato Skins from Eat Figs, Not Pigs. Ashley tops her potato skins with bacon bits made from TVP (textured vegetable protein) and a delicious sour cream dip. The dip is created with vegan sour cream, vegan mayonnaise and unsweetened almond milk. Finish the dish with fresh chives, garlic powder and dried dill, and even non-vegan guests will be swooning for a bite.

Fava Bean Dip

A single-bean dip can be a great way to go if youre brainstorming about easy summer appetizers to bring to a party. This Fava Bean Dip is quick to throw together and comes to life with a mix of garlic cloves, scallions, cilantro, mint, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings of ground cumin and paprika. Of course, we cant forget the Fava Beans with their earthy and wonderful flavors, which makes them perfect for a bean dip. Serve this with pita bread for dipping and enjoy a backyard summer classic.

Artichoke Falafel Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are one of the most beloved healthy summer appetizers! Theyre colorful, easy and always seem to elevate the vibe of a backyard barbecue. These Artichoke Falafel Stuffed Peppers are the perfect mix of sweet, salty, crunchy and creamy. Artichokes add a sweetness to the mixture, which complements the salty chickpeas. With a satisfying and hearty falafel crunch on top, you might not even need the entre! In the summer season, zucchini abounds! Thats why this recipe for 5 Ingredient Zucchini Fritters from Chef Billy Parisi is sure to be a hit among the healthy appetizers! These fritters are surprisingly easy to make and will encourage you to shred those summer zucchinis and put them to good use! Once combined with eggs, spices and flour, the fritters are fried and topped with sour cream and fresh chives. Its a slightly more indulgent choice, yet it uses one of our favorite summer produce items as its base, which is always an added bonus.

Mini Cheese Tomato Flatbreads

Tomatoes are the epitome of summertime and we like to celebrate them all season long! These Mini Cheese Tomato Flatbreads are so much fun to make and are sure to make your guests happy! If youre going to the backyard barbecue and dont quite know what to bring, these mini cheese tomato flatbreads are sure to be a hit. Theyre made with Bobs Red Mill Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Flour, sliced tomatoes and cheese as their base. With just a pinch of baking powder, apple cider vinegar, egg whites and soda water, youll instantly have one of the tastiest easy summer appetizers around. From flatbreads to salads, the options for healthy summer appetizers are endless! The season offers so much in terms of flavors, textures and colors and the variety of produce youll find lining the stands at the farmers market and grocery stores are incredible. Whatever you choose to make, we know it will be something fellow barbecue guests will love! Do you have any favorite go-to recipes for nutritious and delicious summer appetizers? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below. We always love hearing about your seasonal traditions and the way you showcase some of summers tastiest ingredients. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, thank you for reading! Wishing you a happy summer season ahead, filled with plenty of backyard barbecues!