12 No-Heat Summer Potluck Dishes for Warm Weather Feasts

In this light and summery recipe, avocado halves are filled with a tasty shrimp and crab salad. It’s an elegant and delicious menu item for a bridal shower, afternoon tea and more.

This rustic side dish is made with cucumber, tomato and feta dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s simple, delicious, and you can even make it up to two days in advance. Plus, it’s a great way to use your garden’s bounty or farmers’ market finds.

This Italian inspired picnic recipe starts with a thick sourdough boule, filled with layers of Montreal smoked meat, turkey, pickles, cream cheese, red onion, peppers and a touch of spicy mustard.

In a Moroccan-inspired dish, golden raisins or dried apricots are added to ribbons of carrot tossed in a tangy lemon dressing. It’s a light side dish that pairs well with grilled meats.

Not sure what to do with the leftover cheese you have from your last party? Combine them in this crowd-pleasing dip and serve with your choice of crackers or crudites.

Tomatoes come in so many shapes, colours and sizes, and this side dish embraces the unlimited possibilities of the fruit. Marinade them in a fragrant homemade salad dressing for a few hours, then serve on large leaves of butter lettuce.

A vibrant summer side dish from Ina Garten. Three types of lettuce, sweet navel orange rounds and salty Kalamata olives are combined with a simple apple cider vinaigrette, making it great for those warm weather potluck meals.

Cucumbers and chilis go quite well together in this fresh and spicy salad. Toss with raw onions and crunchy cashews, then dress it with a zesty lime, honey and ginger vinaigrette. Garnish with grated coconut for added sweetness.

This fusion of a popular cocktail and a classic restaurant appetizer is the perfect small bite for summer entertaining. Serve the vodka-spiked shrimp cocktails in a shot glass for a fun touch.

Switch up your typical tomato salsa for this sweet and spicy peach option. Pulse garlic, onions and jalapeños in a food processor with fresh lime juice and chili powder, before adding chopped peaches. Spoon the mixture into Mason jars and voila! You’re ready to get snacking.

It’s hard to pass up a simple sandwich filled with bright, herby pesto, fresh tomatoes and thick slices of fresh mozzarella.

If you love baba ganoush, you’ll love this roasted eggplant spread. It has all the creamy, roasted goodness plus the sweetness of roasted red pepper, red onions and freshly chopped garlic.