Summer weddings are SO MUCH fun! The warm weather and happy feelings make everything feel bright.
But planning the food? You want it to be PERFECT for the season. Things that are refreshing, easy to enjoy, and taste WONDERFUL.
We’ve gathered a bunch of AMAZING food ideas for your summer wedding. These ideas are all about keeping things light, delicious, and fun for your guests.
You’ll find all sorts of inspiration, from cool bites to sweet treats. There’s something for every style of summer celebration.
So, let’s explore these fantastic food ideas for your special day.
1. BBQ Baked Salmon
BBQ Baked Salmon offers a flavorful and quick meal, ready in just 20 minutes.
This easy salmon in the oven dish is sure to become a new favorite.
2. Tortellini Salad
Tortellini Salad is a delightful and unique pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings. This simple tortellini pasta salad features tender cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and savory salami tossed in a homemade vinaigrette.
3. Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie`
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie features an abundance of fresh blueberries.
Nearly two pounds are generously piled over a wonderfully creamy lemon and cream cheese filling.
It’s a truly delightful and refreshing dessert.
4. Balela Salad
Balela Salad is a vibrant Middle Eastern bean salad bursting with fresh herbs and spices in a tangy vinaigrette. This flavorful Mediterranean chickpea salad comes together quickly in just 15 minutes.
5. Berry Cheesecake Salad
Berry Cheesecake Salad is a light and refreshing treat. This cool, creamy dessert salad features fresh berries coated in a fluffy cheesecake mixture.
6. Recipe for Fish Tacos
These delicious Grilled Fish Tacos are a breeze to make, even on a weeknight.
Enjoy perfectly spice-rubbed fish paired with a vibrant fruit salsa.
This Recipe for Fish Tacos will transport you to a tropical getaway with every bite.
7. Apricot Tart
This Apricot Tart recipe is the perfect quick dessert for summer. It features delicious dried apricots baked into a sweet, buttery tart. Enjoy this delightful dried apricot tart plain or topped with whipped cream for an extra treat.
8. Shrimp Quinoa Salad with Corn and Honey Lime Dressing
Discover the vibrant Shrimp Quinoa Salad with Corn and Honey Lime Dressing.
This easy, gluten-free shrimp and corn quinoa salad balances sweet corn, succulent shrimp, and a zesty honey lime dressing for a delightful summer meal.
9. Grilled Watermelon Steaks
Grilled Watermelon Steaks offer a unique and delicious BBQ side dish experience. Enjoy juicy, caramelized grilled watermelon brightened with savory feta cheese and a sweet balsamic reduction.
10. Sourdough Discard Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
Whip up these delightful Sourdough Discard Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes for a bright treat. These delicious lemon poppyseed cupcakes are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with creamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It’s a wonderful way to use your sourdough discard.
11. Cold Cucumber Soup
This Cold Cucumber Soup is your perfect escape for a hot day. It’s a deliciously cool and creamy, dairy-free chilled soup that blends up easily, making it an ideal choice for refreshing cold summer soups.
12. Super Easy Lemon Cooler Cookies
Super Easy Lemon Cooler Cookies are a truly delightful and incredibly simple treat. These lemon cooler cookies combine the brightness of lemon zest with a perfect touch of powdered sugar. Get ready to enjoy a refreshing and delicious cookie.
13. Keto Salsa
Enjoy the best homemade Keto Salsa made with just 5 ingredients. This delicious low carb and sugar free recipe tastes better and is healthier than store-bought options.
14. Blackberry Bundt Cake
This Blackberry Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert, featuring a fluffy pound cake base with fresh blackberries and a hint of ginger ale. It’s topped with a sweet powdered sugar blackberry glaze, making it one of the most irresistible bundt cake recipes.
15. Fresh Dill Dip
This Fresh Dill Dip is wonderfully easy to make and full of bright flavor.
You’ll love the tangy kick from fresh dill combined with its rich, creamy texture.
It’s the perfect dill dip to enjoy with your favorite snacks or dishes.
16. Blistered Tomatoes
These Blistered Tomatoes are a simple way to unlock the amazing flavors of cherry or grape tomatoes.
Shallots, garlic, and fresh basil join in at the end to complete this wonderfully fresh dish.
17. Lemon Curd Coconut Cupcakes
These Lemon Curd Coconut Cupcakes are a truly delightful treat.
Each fluffy cupcake features a tangy lemon curd filling and a lovely coconut topping.
They’re the perfect sweet and zesty dessert for any occasion.
18. Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes
Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes are fresh, soft, and moist, making them a delightful treat.
These simple-to-make citrus cakes are packed with bright clementine flavor and creamy coconut.
19. Chocolate Cream Italian Ice
Chocolate Cream Italian Ice offers a uniquely cool and creamy experience. This refreshing treat captures the delightful richness of ice cream with the light texture of Italian ice. It’s also a fantastic low carb option to enjoy.
20. Homemade Crepes
These delicious Homemade Crepes are quick to make with simple ingredients. Their light vanilla flavor and delicate sweetness make them perfect for a delightful breakfast or dessert.
21. Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake
This Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake is a delightful layered dessert.
It features smooth coffee ice cream, tender cake, and rich chocolate, creating a decadent treat perfect for any gathering.
22. Lemon curd cake
This Lemon curd cake is a delightful homemade cake, perfect for any occasion. It offers a refreshing tangy lemon flavor with a creamy texture. You will love this easy-to-make lemon dessert.
23. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert known for its irresistible charm.
This beautiful upside down cake features a sweet, caramelized pineapple topping that bakes right onto a moist, tender cake.
It’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
24. Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Hummus
Enjoy the rich, classic flavors of traditional hummus in this delicious Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Hummus.
This cauliflower hummus recipe uses pureed roasted cauliflower and roasted garlic for a satisfying, lower-carb spread.
25. Spicy Honey Vegetable Kabobs
Spicy Honey Vegetable Kabobs are brightly colored and packed with flavor. These grilled vegetable kabobs feature a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. They make a perfect side dish for any meal right off the grill.
26. Spiced Plum Upside Down Cake
This Spiced Plum Upside Down Cake features sweet, juicy plums topped with caramelized brown sugar and cinnamon. You can have this delightful plum upside down cake ready in about an hour, though it will disappear even faster!
27. Burrata Salad
This Burrata Salad is a vibrant showstopper, loaded with beautiful colors and textures. You can create this stunning burrata recipe using just a few simple, flavorful ingredients.
28. Caprese Salad
Savor the refreshing taste of a classic Caprese Salad. This simple, elegant dish celebrates the beauty of fresh, quality ingredients like ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. It’s the perfect light and vibrant addition to any meal.
29. Mascarpone Cheesecake
This Mascarpone Cheesecake is perfectly creamy and full of luscious flavor, making an ordinary dessert extraordinary.
Enjoy this easy, no-bake treat that comes together with just 3 simple ingredients.
30. Tres Leches Dessert
This Tres Leches Dessert features an incredibly moist and tender sponge cake. It’s perfectly soaked in a delicious blend of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Enjoy a perfectly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth classic treat.
31. Burrata Caprese
Burrata Caprese offers a delightful twist on a classic, highlighting creamy burrata cheese.
It features ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of balsamic, creating a perfectly fresh and inviting dish.
32. Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe
Discover the vibrant taste of this Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe. It features a delightful blend of juicy mango and pineapple, perfectly complemented by a bright honey-lime Tajin dressing. A touch of refreshing mint truly elevates this sweet and tangy creation.
33. Gluten-Free Panzanella Salad
This Gluten-Free Panzanella Salad is a delightful Italian bread salad that’s sure to impress. It features juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and savory crispy prosciutto throughout. Tossed with homemade gluten-free croutons and a zesty herby dressing, it’s a truly satisfying dish.
34. Key Lime Cookies – Soft, Easy Key Lime Cookies Recipe
These Key Lime Cookies are the best, offering a soft and chewy bite of pure sunshine.
This easy recipe brings the refreshing taste of Key West right to your kitchen, making them the perfect lime cookies to brighten any day.
35. No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups with Blueberry Sauce
Bright and refreshing, these No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups with Blueberry Sauce are a perfect summer treat.
These easy-to-make no-bake cheesecake cups feature a zesty lemon filling, all nestled in delicate puff pastry.
They are an impressive yet simple dessert, ideal for any occasion.
36. Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
This Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff is a rich and creamy no-bake delight.
Made with fresh strawberries, this light and delicious treat is perfect for any occasion.
It’s a fun and easy dessert salad that everyone will want more of.
37. Chocolate-Covered Cherries
Enjoy the perfect blend of fresh summer cherries and rich chocolate with these delightful Chocolate-Covered Cherries. This simple recipe takes just 15 minutes to create. You’ll find these chocolate cherries absolutely irresistible.
38. Creamy Chive Dip
This Creamy Chive Dip is incredibly quick and easy to make, perfect for any gathering.
With only five ingredients and five minutes of prep, this flavorful chive dip is truly irresistible.
39. Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake
Enjoy this wonderfully moist Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake, made with just a few simple ingredients. It features a delightful pineapple and coconut filling, capturing that nostalgic orange creamsicle cake flavor. This easy dessert is a truly irresistible treat.
40. Strawberry Blueberry Cake
Enjoy a delightful slice of this light and airy Strawberry Blueberry Cake. This fresh berry cake truly brings a taste of summer to your table.
41. Fried Goat Cheese
Enjoy delicious Fried Goat Cheese made with just a few simple ingredients. This easy and fast recipe is perfect as an appetizer or a delightful addition to any salad. It’s also a fantastic keto and low carb option!
42. Pineapple Delight
Pineapple Delight is a light and fluffy no-bake dessert.
This sweet, creamy treat features a delicious pineapple filling layered over a buttery cookie crust.
It’s a refreshing cold dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
43. No Knead Focaccia
This No Knead Focaccia recipe is a breeze to make, even for new bakers.
Enjoy focaccia bread that’s wonderfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with every bite infused with olive oil.
44. Peach Thyme Skillet Cake
Enjoy a slice of this comforting Peach Thyme Skillet Cake.
Juicy peaches and a hint of fresh thyme create a unique, sweet-and-herbal flavor baked right in your skillet.
This inviting cake is a simple yet delightful dessert for any day.