These 8 delicious summer snacks are sure to both satisfy your cravings and help you beat the heat in the final days of summer.
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have one last BBQ party with friends and family.
With the summer movie nights and those yummy snacks you’ve all been enjoying over the past few months, maybe your family wants some more tasty treats to eat alongside the traditional grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers.
So move over root beer floats and banana split sundaes. Let’s make room for some delicious snacks – and drinks – perfect for the final days of summer.
1. Watermelon, Cucumber Salad with a Kick
Okay.
Maybe the kids enjoy watermelon with some honey drizzled on it, but for the big kids – the adults – try out this tasty watermelon and cucumber salad with jalapeño and a splash of tequila.
It pairs perfectly with any grilled food you whip up – ribs, burgers, veggies and more.
2. Pink Strawberry Lemonade
Mmm! Who doesn’t like lemonade and strawberries? Kids, friends and family members will never want lemonade from the grocery store again after they try this awesome drink.
With just a few ingredients – sugar, frozen strawberries, lemon juice and ice – you can make a drink that will cool you down during those hot days of summer.
3. Salsa Cruda
And what goes well with strawberry lemonade? Fresh salsa and chips! Spice things up with this salsa cruda recipe made with cherry tomatoes. You can adjust the heat of this recipe by using less jalapeño, or adding the seeds for an extra kick.
If your children don’t like the strong taste of salsa, check out #7 on this list, the Greek yogurt veggie dip.
4. Homemade Ice Cream
This is the simplest and most delicious ice cream you’ll ever eat. If your neighbors found out, you would be making this all summer long.
With only two ingredients in this recipe you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. In no time you’ll have the creamiest, most tasty homemade ice cream for your summer BBQ – or for a late night snack when you’re binge watching some Netflix with your SURE Universal Remote.
Because what kind of summer party would it be without ice cream for dessert?
5. Teriyaki-Flavored Slider Burgers
Instead of the traditional beef burger you’ll find at every summer party, why not offer a tasty alternative?
These Teriyaki-flavored burgers make great sliders that kids enjoy and adults devour. With only a few extra ingredients like soy sauce and brown sugar, you can quickly get these burgers made before your guests come over – and grill them once everyone arrives.
And hey, sliders are a snack, right?
6. Healthy Potato Salad
You haven’t tried potato salad until you make it yourself. Store-bought potato salads just don’t cut it when you can have a healthy version at home.
With fresh ingredients like peas, carrots, celery and dill, your salad will be liked by everyone – including the little ones.
You can use regular mayo for this recipe or if you want to be ultra healthy, you can try a vegan mayo instead.
7. Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
If you’re hosting a casual get together, one thing you can have on hand besides the salsa cruda is a Greek yogurt veggie dip.
It’s perfect for children who don’t like salsa and who may not prefer veggies. This dip will make eating carrot sticks and celery stalks fun and exciting.
8. Watermelon Jelly
Wow your guests by making watermelon jelly with the rind still on it. Just scoop out the watermelon, squeeze the juice out of it, add some gelatin and let dissolve. Then pour it in the rind and let it sit in the refrigerator over night.
Your kids will be delighted to see it jiggle as they gobble it all up.
Beat the Heat with Snacks and Your SURE Universal Remote
For many, summer means hot weather, cool foods and a cool home. And with your SURE Universal Remote you can control your air conditioner so when you come home after a long, hot BBQ party, your home will be cool and refreshing.
Over to you – what snacks are you serving up at your next bbq party?
