1. Chilled Raspberry Shooters
Serve this tangy mix of raspberries, sour cream, and cranberry juice in small glasses-guests can sip while they chat! Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
2. Blueberry Salsa
Spice up your salsa with a new ingredient-blueberries! Serve this with tortilla chips for a substantial pre-dinner dip. Get the recipe at Southern Living>>
3. Stuffed Medjool Dates
Fill up on fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A, and natural sweetness with this fun Medjool date idea: stuff each with blue cheese and top with an almond. Get the recipe at Health>>
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4. Curried Tofu Salad
Make a lighter take on the classic curried salad with a starter made with mango chutney, grapes, and walnuts (eat it with chips as a dip, or turn into a sandwich). Get the recipe at Eating Well>>
5. Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip
Put a fresh spin on spinach-and-artichoke dip with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and feta cheese. Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
6. Cold Fruit Sushi with Honey Dipping Sauce
Give fruit salad a touch of elegance by serving it sushi-style with a side of honey for dipping. Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
7. Gazpacho Salad
Instead of blending cucumbers, green peppers, and tomato for soup, this recipe serves them in a zesty salad. Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
8. Marinated Cheese
Meats aren't the only foods worth marinating: basic cheddar cheese becomes extra special when it's imbued with a Mediterranean-inspired dressing. Get the recipe at Quick & Simple>>
9. Balsamic Carrot Salad
Turn plain-Jane carrots into a zingy salad with balsamic vinegar, cilantro, and oregano. Get the recipe at Cooking Light>>
10. Peach and Cucumber Salsa
With just six calories per serving, there's no shame in scooping up this smoky, satisfyingly crunchy salsa. Get the recipe at Epicurious>>
11. Kimchi
Fermented cabbage, or Korean kimchi, is a sour, spicy, no-cook side that's low in calories, sugar, and fat, and high in vitamins A and C. Serve it with grilled meats. Get the recipe at My Recipes>>
12. Jicama and Orange Salad with Citrus-Cumin Vinaigrette
Crunchy, light jicamas are like a sweet version of celery-and they take center stage in this fruit-veggie combo. Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
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13. Cowboy Caviar
This "caviar" is made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro-think of it as a salsa that's hearty enough to be a meal! Get the recipe at Quick & Simple>>
14. Cucumber Canapes
These tiny, open-face sandwiches are topped with herb spread, pimentos, and sliced cucumbers. Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
15. Raw Artichoke and Parmesan Salad
This light and easy salad-no lettuce in sight-uses just five ingredients. Get the recipe at Open View Gardens>>
16. Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Go leafless with this veggie and fruit medley tossed in honey-lime dressing. And best of all, you only need one bowl. Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
17. Easy Hummus with Tahini
All you need is a food processor to make this popular dip at home. Get the recipe at Food & Wine>>
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18. Cucumber-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
These cream cheese and cucumber stuffed bites are light and satisfying. Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
19. Super-Simple Three-Bean Salad
Load up on protein and fiber with this kaleidoscopic, three-bean salad. Get the recipe at Quick & Simple>>
20. Green Melon, Peppers, and Ricotta Salata
Sweet peppers join forces with salty ricotta cheese in this honeydew salad. Get the recipe at Kitchen Daily>>
21. Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
Pair sweet watermelon with salty goat cheese and pistachios in this pretty medley of colors and flavors. Get the recipe at Food52>>
22. Cucumber Cups
Talk about a two-minute appetizer: top cucumber slices with a dollop of cottage cheese-and you're done! Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
23. Pineapple and Poppyseed Coleslaw
Canned pineapple, apples, and poppy seeds sweeten up this tangy coleslaw. Get the recipe at Quick & Simple>>
24. Minty Chickpea Salad with Couscous
This couscous-chickpea mix makes a great light summer lunch or side. Get the recipe at Real Simple>>
25. Picante Black Bean Hummus
Hummus gets sassy with black beans and picante sauce. Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
26. South Georgia Caviar
Italian dressing shakes up this Southern chip dip with its base of black-eyed peas, corn, and tomatoes. Get the recipe at Food Network>>
27. Cucumber, Mint, and Berry Salad
This refreshing salad brings together the garden with fruits, veggies, and herbs. Get the recipe at Whole Living>>
28. Quick No-Cook Paté
No need to master the art of French cooking when you have this easy liverwurst spread-but everyone will be just as impressed. Get the recipe at Real Simple>>
29. Amagansett Corn Salad
Fresh corn on the cob is so sweet, it doesn't even need to be cooked! Toss it with cherry tomatoes and a light dressing for a best-of-summer salad. Get the recipe at Food52>>
30. Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears
This take on the classic melon-proscuitto appetizer is as elegant as it is easy. Get the recipe at Sunset>>
31. Caprese Salad Kabobs
These kabobs feature mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, stuffed olives, and pepperoni-caprese on a stick. Get the recipe at Taste of Home>>
32. Greek Salad with Sardines
Go Greek with a refreshing mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, lemon vinaigrette, and the real kicker-sardines. Get the recipe at EatingWell>>
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