If you’re planning a pool party, a picnic, or any other kind of summer party, coming up with easy, tasty, cool, and guest-pleasing summer party food can seem like a daunting task.  After all, you want it to be cool and light to cool everyone off on a hot summer day… but you also want dishes that are tasty, flavorful, and fun.  One of the best ways to achieve this balance? Go vegetarian with your menu! A veggie-based summer party menu is a great way to use the best flavors of summer (that is, fresh summer fruits and vegetables) along with cheeses, spices, and unusual flavors to make a mix of foods your guests will love.  And that will sit well on a hot summer day.