Your Ultimate Summer Entertaining Menu Inspiration

Summer means entertaining loved ones, long, lazy lunches, intimate dinners, gatherings around the backyard and alfresco dining. Here at TSL Co, we love summertime and our favourite way to celebrate it is with friends and family gathered together around platters of delicious food, refreshing drinks and our go-to summer sounds Spotify playlist. 

If you're looking for menu ideas to inspire your next soiree, we've got you covered.

Here are our favourite seasonal vegetarian dishes, covering everything from inspiring appetizers, hearty mains, delectable desserts and show-stopping sides to help you plan the ultimate memorable gathering:

Mediterranean-Inspired Menu

• Appetizers:

  • Hummus Trio (classic, beet, and roasted red pepper) with pita chips and veggies.
  • Stuffed grape leaves (dolmas).
  • Marinated olives and feta.

• Main Course:

  • Vegetarian Moussaka with layers of eggplant, potatoes, and a creamy béchamel sauce.
  • Grilled vegetable platter (zucchini, bell peppers, onions, asparagus) with tzatziki.

• Side Dish:

  • Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.

• Dessert:

  • Baklava or Greek yogurt with honey and fresh figs.

Italian Alfresco Dinner

• Appetizers:

  • Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
  • Crostini with ricotta, lemon zest, and honey.

• Main Course:

  • Wild mushroom risotto or roasted vegetable lasagna.
  • Grilled zucchini and eggplant topped with shaved Parmesan.

• Side Dish:

  • Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette and shaved pecorino.

• Dessert:

  • Tiramisu or limoncello sorbet.

Farm-to-Table Feast

• Appetizers:

  • Fresh cucumber cups filled with herbed cream cheese.
  • Charcuterie-style veggie board with roasted nuts, fruit, and dips.

• Main Course:

  • Ratatouille made with summer squash, eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Grilled polenta cakes with a mushroom ragout.

• Side Dish:

  • Heirloom tomato and burrata salad with a balsamic glaze.

• Dessert:

  • Mixed berry shortcakes with whipped cream.

Global Fusion

• Appetizers:

  • Vietnamese fresh spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce.
  • Spiced chickpea patties with mint yogurt.

• Main Course:

  • Paneer tikka with grilled naan and cucumber raita.
  • Asian-inspired soba noodle salad with sesame dressing.

• Side Dish:

  • Roasted sweet potato wedges with a tahini drizzle.

• Dessert:

  • Mango lassi or cardamom rice pudding.

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