Keep your evening relaxing and cool with these no-cook appetizer recipes.

Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.

These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall

Tequila Guacamole

Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole.

This guacamole is for grown-ups only, but you might omit the tequila if you’re serving to kids.

Serve with crudites and pita.

Black Bean Hummus

Casey Barber

Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy.

Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.

Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.

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Tomato-Basil Skewers

Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Tequila Guacamole

loaded black bean dip in a white bowl served with tortilla chips

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Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole

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Jason Mraz’s Guacamole