Written on 19/07/2024 | Updated 22/07/2024

Summer is synonymous with long evenings outdoors, moments shared with friends and family, and of course, aperitifs on the terrace.

To combine pleasure et healthhere is five ideas for summer aperitifslight and tasty, which will allow you to enjoy without excess.

4 ideas for healthy and tasty aperitifs!

1. Olive tapenade and crunchy raw vegetables

Tapenade is a tasty purée made from olives, ideal for accompanying fresh raw vegetables.

Tapenade recipe:

Ingredients :

  • 200 g pitted black olives
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon

Preparation :

  • Mix all the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
  • Serve with carrot sticks, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and cauliflower florets.

2. Fruit and cheese skewers

Skewers provide an attractive presentation and allow you to combine different flavors.

Ideas for skewers:

Ingredients :

  • Melon and watermelon balls
  • Strawberries
  • From feta or mozzarella
  • Basil leaves

Preparation :

  • Alternate pieces of fruit and cheese on skewers.
  • Add a basil leaf between each piece for extra freshness.

3. Beetroot hummus and breadsticks

Hummus is a healthy and nutritious alternative to traditional spreads. The beetroot adds a colorful and sweet touch.

Beetroot Hummus Recipe:

Ingredients :

  • 400 g cooked chickpeas
  • 1 cooked beetroot
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation :

  • Mix all the ingredients until you get a creamy texture.
  • Serve with whole wheat breadsticks or slices of toasted pita bread.

4. Verrines of Greek yogurt, cucumber and mint

Light and refreshing, these verrines are a delight to enjoy without guilt.

Verrine recipe:

Ingredients :

  • 2 Greek yogurts
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 bunch of mint
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation :

  • Grate the cucumber and mix it with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped mint leaves.
  • Arrange the preparation in glasses and refrigerate until ready to serve.

With these five ideas for healthy and delicious summer aperitifs, you can enjoy beautiful summer evenings without excess.

Bon appetit and a great summer to all!

Anya El Hamdaoui

Passionate about journalistic writing, I am constantly looking for the most captivating angle for each project. My articles correspond to the main traits of my personality: the curiosity essential to researching subjects as well as the determination necessary for investigation.

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