20 Easy Summer Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 bell pepper, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup baby carrots, peeled and cleaned
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup cocktail sauce
• 1 package of mini skewers
• 1 cup grilled chicken, diced or shredded
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
• 1 package of pita bread or crackers
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and slice all vegetables neatly. Arrange them artfully on a large platter.
2. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, hummus, chopped herbs, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Serve cooked shrimp with cocktail sauce on the side, arranged elegantly for guests.
4. Skewer the diced chicken pieces onto mini skewers and brush generously with barbecue sauce. Grill for about 3-5 minutes until warmed.
5. In a small bowl, mix feta cheese and olives, drizzling balsamic glaze generously over the top.
6. Cut pita bread into triangles and arrange them next to a bowl of tzatziki sauce for dipping.