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Beach Party Fun Food Ideas

Get ready for your next beach gathering with these fun and easy food ideas that are perfect for a crowd and taste amazing in the sun!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Snack Attack
  • 3 cans corn drained
  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper any color, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Ocean Breeze Wraps
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dill fresh or dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 large tortillas whole wheat or flour
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
Seashell Pasta Salad
  • 1 pound pasta seashell shape, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup black olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. For the Snack Attack salad, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
  2. For the Ocean Breeze Wraps, in a medium bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  3. Lay out the tortillas. Spread a layer of the shrimp mixture onto each tortilla, followed by shredded lettuce.
  4. Roll up the tortillas tightly. You can slice them in half or serve them whole.
  5. For the Seashell Pasta Salad, in a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and feta cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
  7. Chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Arrange all the prepared dishes on a buffet table at your beach party. Enjoy!

Notes

These recipes are designed to be made ahead and enjoyed outdoors. Keep cold items chilled and in shaded areas if possible.