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17 Crowd-Pleasing, Last-Minute Recipes Perfect For a Summer Potluck

June 29, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Running short on time but still want to impress at your next summer potluck?

Don’t worry! These 17 crowd-pleasing recipes are quick, easy, and guaranteed to disappear fast. 

These last-minute dishes will save the day without skimping on flavor.

You’ll find something here that’s a hit with every guest!

Pinwheel Sandwiches With Sun-Dried Tomato and Turkey

Sun-Dried Tomato + Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches.

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These pinwheel sandwiches are perfect and easy to assemble. They will be a big hit- even among kids who don’t eat anything much besides candy canes! Pinwheel sandwiches are one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Get The Recipe: Pinwheel Sandwiches With Sun-Dried Tomato and Turkey

 

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad.

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This Old-Fashioned Three-Bean Salad is a timeless favorite for potlucks! This straightforward recipe combines green, white, and kidney beans, all mixed in a zesty, mildly sweet, and herb-infused dressing. It’s a naturally gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly option, making this wholesome chilled salad ideal for any meal. 

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Dark Chocolate Hummus

Dark Chocolate Hummus.

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This dark chocolate hummus recipe is both nutritious and simple to prepare. It serves as a delightful dessert or snack that will fulfill your chocolate desires. Enjoy this sweet hummus as a dip for fresh strawberries, apple slices, or your favorite fruit.

Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Hummus

Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)

Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas).

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Arayes, the delectable meat-stuffed pita bread, stands as one of Lebanon’s most beloved street foods. Their popularity stems from their irresistible taste: spiced, flavorful ground beef is generously filled into pita pockets and fried to golden perfection.

Get the Recipe: Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)

Easy Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole 

Make an Easy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe on a Budget.

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This economical meal has a taste that belies its cost! Follow these steps to create our simple yet luxurious million-dollar chicken casserole.

Get the Recipe: Easy Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe 

 

Easy Instant Pot Chili

Easy Instant Pot Chili.

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Here’s a swift and simple recipe for a healthy Instant Pot Chili, ideal for busy weeknights. It requires just eight fresh ingredients and takes only 12 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. Plus, it’s gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Chili

 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.

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This delightful Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect for any time.  It’s brimming with savory diced chicken, crunchy bacon, al dente pasta, crispy French Fried Onions, and luscious Ranch dressing. 

Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

 

Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels 

Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels (4 Ingredients).

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Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just four ingredients, and bursting with flavor! These effortless pinwheel appetizers have become indispensable to our holiday celebrations, particularly during Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Pinwheels 

 

Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp ceviche.

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This avocado shrimp ceviche is refreshing and light, ideal for warm days, and the best part is it’s simple and fast to make.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp ceviche

Cucumber Radish Salad

Cucumber Radish Salad.

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This Cucumber Radish Salad offers a refreshing mix of crunchy cucumbers, zesty white radishes with their greens, and finely chopped ginger root, making it an ideal choice for a light meal or as an accompaniment.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Radish Salad

 

Mediterranean Bean Salad With Zucchini

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini.

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The Mediterranean Bean Salad boasts grilled zucchini with a hint of garlic, creamy white beans, nutty red quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbly feta, tangy olives, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch or as an accompaniment.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini

 

Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe 

Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe [Easy and Cheesy!].

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This Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe is not only easy and cheesy but also so stunning that you’ll want it to be the showstopper at every pasta night, holiday gathering, and dinner celebration!

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe

 

Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Pasta Salad.

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This easy Pasta Salad is a top pick for any quick dish. It’s simple to prepare and always delights the crowd, perfect for barbecues or potlucks.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Salad

 

Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese and Salami

Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami.

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The Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami is the perfect recipe for the lingering warmth of fall days, yet it’s also substantial enough for the cooler days.

Get the Recipe: Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Salami

 

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad.

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This Greek Quinoa Salad is vibrant, flavorful, and zesty! It includes cooked quinoa, crisp vegetables, and briny feta cheese, all mixed with a homemade vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a filling lunch or a nutritious side dish.

Get the Recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad

No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls

No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls (Vegan, Gluten-Free).

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Whip up real magic with these tasty and nutritious no-bake blueberry muffin oatmeal balls. Every ingredient has fiber and nutritional advantages, making them an ideal choice for a balanced energy snack to replenish your body.

Get the Recipe: No Bake Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Balls 

Potatoes Romanoff 

Potatoes Romanoff (Hash brown Casserole).

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Potlucks are wonderful events where you only need to prepare one dish but enjoy a variety of others. It’s an excellent way to discover new favorites, which is how I’ve collected many recipes. The Potatoes Romanoff with hash browns, or “hashbrown casserole,” is a prime example of such a discovery.

Get the Recipe: Potatoes Romanoff

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