5 Refreshing Foods to Serve Up at Any Summer Soirée

As the temperatures continue to rise and we hit some of the hottest days of the year, it's important to consider how the weather will affect what you serve at your summer soirée! Whether you're hosting a shower or choosing dishes for the big day, you're going to need to choose foods that are fit for hot weather. Here are five menu items, crafted by catering expert Modern Art Catering, that incorporate fresh seasonal flavors and take the temperature into account. 1. Lime wedge tacos. Use fresh limes to hold bite-sized tacos. A little citrus goes a long way on a warm day. 2. White fish. Skip the heavy beef filet or chicken with cream sauce, and stick with a light summer entrée. White fish, anyone? Photo via The Hungry Bluebird 3. Mini salads. Serve up seasonal salads made with fresh veggie, leafy greens, and a grain. Photo via Eat Well 101 4. Bite-sized sandwiches. What's better than a bite-sized snack on a hot summer day? Photo via Designs of Any Kind 5. Beet salad. This salad is as delicious as it is pretty! Photo By: Michael Solomonov via Eating Well Want more summer ideas? We've got you covered: 19 Date Ideas You Should Add to Your Summer Bucket List 4 Makeup Don’ts for Summer Weddings (and 4 Dos Too!) 7 Fresh Nail Colors Fit for Summer Weddings