As the summer heat sets in, the heat of the sun can be offset with a cool dip in the water. Whether a backyard pool party, the neighbor pool or a beach retreat, think of entertaining food to go with the aquatic fun.

Crudités with dip
Lettuce wraps filled with Mediterranean Tabbouleh
Grapefruit filled with fruit compote – Gently toss fresh berries and sliced fruit in Crème de Cassis
Watermelon filled with fresh fruit

Fish shaped open-faced sandwiches
Cold roast beef sliders served with Greek Tzatziki sauce
Chilled sardines set onto crostini then sprinkled with Balsamic vinegar
Whole blanched asparagus wrapped in chilled deli-style smoked turkey slices and topped with a touch of chilled mayonnaise
Cucumber cylinders (hollowed-out like vases) and filled with summer ratatouille
Chilled Sliced (uncooked) summer squash – each topped with flavored cream cheese
Pasta salad – tossed with frozen mixed vegetables and green goddess dressing

Orange cups filled with lemon meringue – Instead of using a pie crust, fill the hollowed-out oranges with the lemon meringue.
Cupcakes with nautical flags