11 Summer Snacks Perfect For The Poolside

Nothing beats a day at the pool in the summertime, and once you are in the water or loungind in your chair, you won't want to leave! To make sure your day at the pool is perfect, you need the perfect snacks.

Guacamole

Nothing says summer like guacamole. Whether you go with homemade or pick up a pre-made mix at the grocery store, make sure the guacamole has been refrigerated for at least an hour before it’s served. Serve with tortilla chips.

Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and crackers, in one form or the other, is another great snack when pool season rolls around. Cheez Whiz is easy, or you might consider a mixture of block cheeses from around the world. Make sure cheese blocks are pre-cut so sharp knives won’t be needed.

Sandwiches

Sandwiches are a fun and easy snack around the pool. Have a couple of meat choices, a couple of bread choices and some veggies available so folks can make their own sandwich the way they want. Don’t forget the mustard and mayo.

Trail Mix

A nice trail mix is a fine way to snack and replace the energy consumed from swimming all day. If you make your own, you can use the nuts of your choice and combine them with raisins and other dried fruits to make a tasty and nutritious consumable.

Popcorn

Popcorn is another good choice around the pool because it doesn’t really matter if it’s served hot or cold. It’s also easy to pop up a big batch ahead of time. It’s easy to take this snack either way, so you can have a plain batch for the health-conscious and a buttered bowl for those who want a bit more flavor.

Pasta Salad

A pasta salad can be served with sandwiches to kick a poolside snacking session up a notch. Just cook some pasta and mix in some olive oil with mushrooms and peppers for a tasty combo. It’s a super refreshing snack after lots of swimming!

Chilled Fruit

Chilled fruit is a good and healthy pick me up around the pool. Put oranges, apples and tangerines in a bowl of ice to be enjoyed alone or as a dessert. Simple and effective.

Nuts

Nuts are a nutritious and handy poolside snack. A good mix of peanuts and tree nuts insures a beneficial calorie intake. Nuts are perfect after a long day of swimming because they’re packed with proteins and offer you a burst of energy.

Chex Mix

Chex Mix can also be brought pre-packaged or made at home. This is also another good way to get some nuts in the pool snack mix. You can add nuts to the store bought varieties that don’t come with any included in the mix.

Salsa

Salsa really keeps the pool snacking fun and spicy. You can also embellish with a variety of types of tritilla chips for a colorful presentation. It’s as easy as it gets.

Vegetable Dip

A good vegetable dip can also be homemade or store bought. Have crackers and vegetables on hand for easy and fun dipping. Keep chilled to avoid spoilage.