{"id":244950,"date":"2025-06-25T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=244950"},"modified":"2025-06-25T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T03:10:02","slug":"light-and-tasty-appetizers-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/244950\/light-and-tasty-appetizers-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Light and Tasty Appetizers for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Between a day by the pool, having a leisurely afternoon on the patio with friends, or hosting a backyard barbecue, longer summer days are ideal for entertaining. And, what would a gathering be without snacks? Light and tasty appetizers for summer are perfect for snacking. Featuring crisp cucumber salsa and fresh corn salsa to bruschetta and tomato mozzarella salad, these appetizer recipes are filled with fresh ingredients. You&#8217;ll be making these simple appetizers all summer long.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6288498298454016 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/fresh-corn-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zAqYS2y1JpCnaQNzim1DPo4gJ-Q296UdICuPdDMZb8Bxh20J3IzNwSkprFqIeeSG2U7oxI1Zu8sSEYdLTwFQX02gNl97ghS0xeoECfWA2X0GjCfUDe7n\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY ELSENER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LINCOLN, NE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MpaXpikoriy96oKoEeb4yXLGUBweqGEsvXd7kCVWrKgltUxSsKl6iVYXg-qb243nYdN_2di2zEWFWXFDXEknLtglDnxxnDqkNPC5XaU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/fresh-corn-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Corn Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh and sassy!&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/other-appetizer\/bruschetta-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rj9qvJbwnMN3LgouAUBNh6XJVwUCIeqNTGfygkd7uiQ2WkdtGL-xEmJmcUqFcs1YY44L5RsVptkeFY3N5dtcSkptc5UtJccr_B1oKUs\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KRISTINE PRUITT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BUCHANAN, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mixxKIT9RQNT3HnY0ZDfhjtfk8SIm_IXIXl47aB6Rsyeo18RK1cMEwyZRTATrESZ5bajEF0dPoybcHI_EDfV_TZ0T_7Ow-6KNk27Ow=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/other-appetizer\/bruschetta-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruschetta<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I came up with this recipe when I lived in Los Angeles, CA. It makes a great appetizer and is easy to make!&#8221; &#8211; Kristine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/roasted-veggies-in-fillo-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Vg-RJNderH3Mq2meqm3bCPj3gNJWZTuxa8c437sH7mf1QgzqVJ4dcAp8iZH7TQlM-CLJZ8EPn-PlK-8wk1JoYl-ouh62JipRoyA5h0-bq6B5faQZPyP2\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TONYA YOUNG<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DENISON, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1hyqCLgyCz-cAl-p6ULRUaxN4UaJn6zHi32oQAcrWqnmHTsN-HMjRc1wOu9dYk-Uma6daymqJNBgkVdg7oOukHWoVAoK5J4eGGC50UA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/roasted-veggies-in-fillo-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Veggies in Phyllo Cups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies are a great flavor combination with the herbed cheese and flaky Phyllo pastry. Good hot or cold.&#8221; &#8211; Tonya<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/sauce-spread-salsa\/crisp-cucumber-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ufO8FxM8JyjU7VBImX1fw7FRkvOvn3VrOrKLS3givykmsmbR6_vfZttEFrcGx7Usfyx23peM55qjw6v3w0d_c7lOB-bMnOEIFysWCozO2s2sD49IL9Zq\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SUE HUHN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FRANKLIN, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ps357lXkvf0KuraZiYTLOEryciOHZ-ti2Pgdxx3aU_2p9qsw8tS7UBc7mEv6OWFVGiglb3CPIXj2TKPgBKHlNJ7jUXSPD-Ps0A81AB0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/sauce-spread-salsa\/crisp-cucumber-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crisp Cucumber Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A 1\/4 cup of this cucumber salsa is only around 16 calories!&#8221; &#8211; Sue<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/tomato-mozzarella-salad-with-balsamic-dressing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GE18pBU8HxvfrjXqRxPfI6uMoPSozNIbbvm_4K9aUPHUf-iVF_9lQWltjOOkwFxtE1lqrsJ6e7d5xfCmOaNnWfl3tc9hd0cN6XsKDIg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MONICA KELEHER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">METHUEN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Vix44qcZoa-3yzmvo6hti6B9FKPUTZWWsFYoIrrYU5_Qo-YoUFHkoOIqquS700xbj194Knth6MzzJ3ASnNWPPwdAPCBMcV2mhpZt4Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/tomato-mozzarella-salad-with-balsamic-dressing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Dressing<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Super easy, super flavorful! This is a great way to get my boys to eat tomatoes, they love this salad. It is super easy and even better when we pick the tomatoes out of our garden, and I always have fresh basil in a pot. I made this balsamic dressing years ago, and it pulls the dish together!&#8221; &#8211; Monica<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-fresh-salsa\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/D6yE5q1Q_CX5rwTl-2q7xFa8M9rwrl4x4K2w4Md0Wnugs1riSo1dYHUq8xIOm-6zXnDu1Uwk0o7tL3C-TGjk85HZqZSOL-xHLajVWBs\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-fresh-salsa\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Fresh Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Easy Fresh Salsa is such a cinch to make, you will never buy the stuff in a jar again. Adjust the spiciness to taste, and you will not be able to stop dipping.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/cowboy-caviar-stephanie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ysZzHYh1FEMYUCZ8SiolMcYPX6h07gsXnd_ixqDv1t2eTBgSZK2pr7dx7Bx2wVAnbZ2K8T0o0sDEvGnNuzR357dIHq2OQd-sUrdbEXSeK1afN9Zlc6E-\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">STEPHANIE DODD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">KANSAS CITY, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IARxAL29ul5KKybIRfjegpC3TaCY1d68707aLNdBK_pRqDkw59QHhuCfHQcu6hzPysrd2Vvslp6yGE9cHOua5s-YUpDbr7SmHl3vgCd-E52W6kNjV0c=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/cowboy-caviar-stephanie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowboy Caviar &#8211; Stephanie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is the best Cowboy Caviar I have had. The dressing is homemade and makes it so much better than using salad dressing. This recipe can be modified in many ways by adding various vegetables.&#8221; &#8211; Stephanie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/stuffed-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ntFr_WAKprqhwkK76lHey_TGslS8LaRN1ylGbVBqkPDv9N_FKBE_DqBf5FYkDP4FVKZ7V0OwAmkWddVNM06tLKxbCku_mN1JJiYylTa34mr5QLjMer1k\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CATHY SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COOPER NOW IN COLUMBUS GA., TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DGUKx3f5AwSiMkNn7nrAnfVox3QQVpvc_MvHh4m72GsqCfM1TpKQQz6LOv-Lje4V6qpjQljbKme9Tqwi3eJFxEumRcRv3SdTwrCuJxc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/stuffed-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My granddaughter loves these. The red cherry tomatoes are good, but the little yellow tomatoes are fantastic. Much better than the red ones.&#8221; &#8211; Cathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/veggie-cream-cheese-roll-ups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HxZ4Znwp7YAAawLMf_dRIolhgr7qKIdAkXrxVSMichA3J-fmcOwEYx-IPp7GNd0ytmjlkVl1E09ErSitbhD7xS1WMBULVSYfFK6l3wDZKpxrHBjD1Tn7\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA BAKER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ATLANTA, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6_SozVr5JN6HxbeHZ4FQqFxtz-Tlu_2RhZsPqqZE-ICxsnYIV_87GHCOmzb53B597FN55PZt4MH0RPF-nYeHZE-A4GPNnByLATMQx6Zw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/veggie-cream-cheese-roll-ups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My best friend made these for me. Love them! Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/zucchini-chips-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fd1sYDVkP3rqGMzDeO4qEcaVDRrrcYles7rrIoIy7LobtScNhIaLVFwTKlBs6XIXc3jpNQTuxNA_upnTUlX8tRCHLjDmg3hjdX1atvaO\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PATTI RAHILLY- JONES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GVRujQn3DmH9Rkg6ffjKv87BEbl4jGtoIE69BxxXYFQVB934GvsTs1PuhX3O3xawQE7yzvUKPIpzhxIS1klq-1Q7Ahv6cVMP65ACf3k=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/zucchini-chips-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zucchini Chips<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;With all the surplus zucchini at this time of year, this can be a side dish or an appetizer for that summer get-together. I have had people enjoy these that are not zucchini fans!&#8221; &#8211; Patti<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/holy-guacamole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BP9hHFCaJcBIyebw0UU3kvNWwwZIrkyTranqVPXoUJghQVNJ4Tnp5k0b-8JaLBn0xOo_KaItr5AWKdVFpg1ETSQIl2AGcqFA2IyZ6Mw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JACINDA SANTIAGO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LA CRESCENTA, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aie3ihyL0dEFhnyCk9CKG_WxHxw1Vwb5tDiUjIvjtD9hfBo1z3dudaNhMtBV6yCkZ4ZcCMgBzD_7E3GYgu9yosz5lyDzt2JBWMEBFug=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/holy-guacamole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy Guacamole!<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I&#8217;ve spent years perfecting my guacamole. It&#8217;s always a hit at parties. I feel that shallots complement the avocado more than onions. Also, mashing the shallots, jalapeno, and garlic with rock salt brings out their juices and oils, and it infuses the guacamole nicely.&#8221; &#8211; Jacinda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/greek-pico-de-gallo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Gy38QD4iLB2fH2iCa1TL914AieXX8Mpr11KmVJYawqInMrpFjK6tjn3pl6n5vVPYWd9RLSw-v71uTpMm6-CsEFuS-JlLqRC9nxtKN14F\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINNETTE LUCAS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AROUND THE WORLD, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qSMBFpZgV79uvMKOdwEwEZ0iayK6e7OyKP8z5feNj3TxeAD23y3576HNIkeeXBkpXzcAUh07eGdiatl8W3IdwD-quW6rdCSmq82qGQs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/greek-pico-de-gallo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Pico De Gallo<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This appetizer was inspired by the ladopsomo I remember having at Athens Pizzeria in Panama City, Panama. They add a generous portion of shredded chicken on top, which almost makes it a meal. The flavors combine wonderfully, this would be a great summer appetizer. 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