Celebrate Summer with These Cherry Tomato Recipes
Whether you're buying them from the farmers' market or pulling them out of your garden, there's nothing like tomatoes in the summer—and cherry tomatoes are no exception!
While you can find 'em in the supermarket all year long, it's in the summer when they're the sweetest, and most flavorful. And if you're growing your own, it's when they're most abundant, too!
In fact, when the tomatoes start getting ripe, we sometimes have a hard time keeping up. That's when we start turning to these recipe in earnest.
The freshest ones go straight into salads and appetizers. The ones that are just a touch soft, we end up cooking with. Maybe we'll put some in a breakfast frittata, or cook them with chicken, or thread a few onto kabob sticks and grill them.
And when we have far too many, and aren't sure how to use them all before they go bad? Well, we start making them into spicy jams, which will keep a few weeks in the fridge (or longer in the pantry, if you're up for a canning session).
If you're "suffering" from too-many-cherry-tomatoes syndrome, then these recipes are here to help! You can be sure that they're all easy to follow and as tasty as can be.
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Spicy Tomato Jam
This is our go-to recipe whenever we have too many tomatoes. And you can easily combine all kinds of tomato, from cherry to heirloom, into the recipe.
Get the recipe for Spicy Tomato Jam.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
When tomatoes are at their tastiest, it's best to keep things simple, with just ripe tomatoes and a smart vinaigrette.
Get the recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad.
Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs
Hot off the grill, cherry tomatoes are smoky and delicious. They cook quickly, which is why we like to pair them with tofu and zucchini—two other ingredients that don't need long to cook.
Get the recipe for Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs.
Saltines with Basil Mayo and Burst Tomatoes
Roasted in the oven, cherry tomatoes turn terrifically sweet. To highlight their flavor, this simple snack pairs them with just a couple ingredients.
Get the recipe for Saltines with Basil Mayo and Burst Tomatoes.
Simple Locally Grown Green Salad
One of our favorite summer foods is a garden-fresh salad! It just wouldn't be complete without cherry tomatoes.
Get the recipe for Simple Locally Grown Green Salad.
Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad
If you haven't tried it, you might not believe how good watermelon and tomato taste together. But it's a combo that's well worth the experiment.
Get the recipe for Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad.
Salade Niçoise
This classic French picnic salad is just packed with veggies—as well as tuna and jammy eggs. But it wouldn't be the same without halved cherry tomatoes.
Get the recipe for Salade Niçoise.
Caprese Pasta Salad
We love a good caprese salad—that simple combo of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, dressed in oil. This pasta salad version uses baby mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. It's picnic perfect!
Get the recipe for Caprese Pasta Salad.
Cobb Salad
Who doesn't love a Cobb salad for dinner? Getting a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket makes it a no-cook affair.
Get the recipe for Cobb Salad.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smoky Chickpeas
Roasted chicken thighs are such a tasty, and easy weeknight meal. Nestle some cherry tomatoes and chickpeas in there, and you've got a whole meal from one pan.
Get the recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smoky Chickpeas.
Tomato & Fresh Basil Frittata
This eggy breakfast bake is our go-to dish to make when guests are staying over from out of town.
Get the recipe for Tomato & Fresh Basil Frittata.
Greek Chicken with Tomato-and-Rice Salad
Here's a light, fresh, easy dinner that has it all: It's easy to make, tastes delicious, and won't slow you down!
Get the recipe for Greek Chicken with Tomato-and-Rice Salad.
This chicken dish is a great weeknight meal that's sure to please.
Recipe: Greek Chicken with Tomato-and-Rice Salad
Brian WoodcockAsparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter
Sautéed lightly in olive oil and garlic then served with homemade herb butter, this three-veggie combo is the perfect side.
Get the recipe for Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter.
Fresh Black-Eyed Peas Salad
Pack up this summer salad and take it to your next potluck picnic. You'll be bringing home an empty container, guaranteed.
Get the recipe for Fresh Black-Eyed Peas Salad.
Bacon Lettuce Cups
These cute little BLT appetizers are great for summer hosting!
Get the recipe for Bacon Lettuce Cups.
Italian Potato Wedge Nachos
Want an easy sheet-pan dinner that is sure to satisfy? These tater nachos are the thing! Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes give it a tang that'll cut through all that cheese and starch!
Get the recipe for Italian Potato Wedge Nachos.
Blistered Bean Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Sautéed beans, smoky bacon, and tomatoes form the base for a summer salad worth savoring!
Get the recipe for Blistered Bean Salad with Buttermilk Dressing.
Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes
It's hard to overstate just how tasty a combo roast chicken and roasted tomatoes are. Cherry tomatoes are perfect for roasting, too, as they hold their shape better.
Be careful biting into a hot one, though! Let 'em cool a little.
Get the recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes.
Seared Grouper with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Sauté
Grouper is a rich, savory fish, and it goes very well with this succotash-like veggie mix.
Get the recipe for Seared Grouper with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Sauté.
Grilled Succotash
When corn and tomatoes are in season, make a big batch of succotash and then serve it as a side dish all week long!
Get the recipe for Grilled Succotash.
Radish Salad
This salad flips the script on most green salads by skipping most of the greens entirely!
Get the recipe for Radish Salad.
Kale and Chicken Pita Salad
This Mediterranean dinner is flavorful and filling, while still being light!
Get the recipe for Kale and Chicken Pita Salad.
Crispy Okra and Tomato Salad
If your only experience of okra is in stews or gumbo, then it's time to try them a little different. Sliced lengthwise and fried until crispy, they offer a crunch and flavor that pairs well with a combo of tomatoes, spices, and yogurt.
Get the recipe for Crispy Okra and Tomato Salad.
BLT Potato Salad
We took the world's best sandwich and turned it into a potato salad that is sure to go fast at your next picnic.
Get the recipe for BLT Potato Salad.
Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam
Here, a handful of cherry tomatoes turn into a quick jam that takes these slabs of pan-fried broccoli to the next level, flavor-wise.
Get the recipe for Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam.
California Roasted Broccolini and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Topped with fresh veggies, California-style pizza is a whole different thing. But the cherry tomatoes keep this pizza both familiar and fresh.
Get the recipe for California Pizza.
Vegetable Kebabs with Lemon-Scallion Vinaigrette
These all-veggie kebabs may be vegan-friendly, but they're tasty enough that you may want to make a few to satisfy your meat-eating friends' curiosity as well.
Get the recipe for Vegetable Kebabs with Lemon-Scallion Vinaigrette.
Summer Orzo with Shrimp
This summery pasta dinner has tons and tons of flavor. Best part? It's delicious hot or cold.
Get the recipe for Summer Orzo with Shrimp.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
This summery soup gets a lot from the cherry tomatoes, which keep the broth bright.
Get the recipe for Chicken Tortellini Soup.
Bruschetta with Strawberries and Tomatoes
Sweet and tangy, fresh strawberries and cherry tomatoes are a surprisingly good combination.
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Tomato-Cheddar Strata with Broccoli
This breakfast bake is an excellent Sunday morning brunch dish. And the leftovers are just as good, cold or warm, the next day.
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Bell Peppers with Summer Vegetables
Try this twist on the classic stuffed pepper. With fresh veggies and cheese, they're hard to stop eating.
Get the recipe for Bell Peppers with Summer Vegetables.
Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers
Honestly, the crispy capers are what take this grain salad over the top, but it wouldn't be nearly as good without those cherry tomatoes.
Get the recipe for Farro-and-Tomato Salad with Crispy Capers.
Tomato-Shallot Spread
This quick spread is delicious with whipped feta on homemade crackers.
Get the recipe for Tomato-Shallot Spread.
Tri-Tomato Salad
This big-batch salad recipe is great for a huge garden haul! You can serve it cold, as a side, or pair it with fresh pasta and cheese for a simple dinner.
Get the recipe for Tri-Tomato Salad.
Broccolini Pasta Salad
This picnic-ready side dish can complement almost any cookout.
Get the recipe for Broccolini Pasta Salad.
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes
Don't skip the fresh ricotta if you make this simple dinner. It's what turns the dish from ho-hum into hoo-boy that's good!
Get the recipe for Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes.
Heirloom-Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese
A wide variety of tomatoes, along with just a sprinkling of strong blue cheese, give this powerhouse salad plenty of flavor.
Get the recipe for Heirloom-Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese.
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