Tomatoes are available year-round, but sweet and juicy they are at their prime in the summer. If you grow them, you may be wondering what’s the best way to use fresh tomatoes. By weaving them into as many meals as you can! How about in an easy gazpacho soup or bruschetta? Or, use fresh tomatoes in a simple sauce or cheeesy tomato pie. Any of these 14 fresh tomato recipes will be a delicious addition to your summer meals.
Roasted Grape Tomato Panzanella Salad
"I love making my own croutons and use them all the time in soups, salads, and dips. And with fresh veggie season almost upon us, I love to make them the star of my Panzanella salad with fresh, out of the garden vegetables and a light vinaigrette." - Linda
Tomato and Summer Squash Sauce on Pasta
"My counter was covered with some tomatoes and squash that I needed to do something with and this is what I came up with. You can substitute with zucchini if you like." - Millie
Grilled Asparagus and Tomatoes in a Kalamata Olive and Feta Vinaigrette
"Here is a super easy and tasty way to enjoy asparagus where it’s grilled and topped with tomatoes and a Kalamata olive and Feta dressing! The asparagus is grilled until it is just tender but still a little crispy and a little charred giving it a hint of smokiness which is just fabulous when combined with the juicy tomatoes and the tart and salty Kalamata olive and Feta dressing." - Kevin
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
"I grew up marinating cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes every summer as a side dish. Always a great side to a summertime meal." - Angie
Blackened Red Snapper With Fresh Salsa
"When I made this, the fish came from a fishing trip to the Gulf Coast the night before. I serve this over a simple pasta. The fish and salsa have so much flavor there is no need to season the pasta. If you have the time, make the salsa the night before to give the flavors time to combine - you will be glad you did." - Tammy
Pimento Cheese Bacon Tomato Pie
"This recipe is a mash-up of two classic Southern staples pimento cheese spread and tomato pie. But… hold on! It gets better! I added bacon. And, that, my friend, puts this recipe OVER-THE-TOP!!" - Paula
Susan's Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Salad
"Most pasta salads are a side dish but this salad is hearty enough for a meal thanks to the chopped chicken. It's filled with Mediterranean flavors like olives, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. There's no mayonnaise in this pasta salad recipe. It's dressed with fresh pesto a zesty Caesar dressing." - The Kitchen Crew
Polenta With Vegetable Tomato Sauce
"We try to eat vegetarian 3-4 nights a week and I tried this with what I had on hand. Family, especially my husband, loved it." -Joyce
Zesty Pasta Salad Supreme
"This Zesty Pasta Salad supreme is one of my all-time favorite salads. Seriously, I will usually hide the leftovers in the fridge so I can nibble on them for a few days all by myself. This is one of those salads I never grow tired of and make it several times a year." - Debbie
Grilled Kielbasa Skewers
"Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables." - Lynette
Bruschetta
"This bruschetta recipe is different from others we've made in that it introduces capers, a healthy amount of Parmesan cheese, green onions, and lemon juice. Those ingredients add a different flavor to this bruschetta." - The Kitchen Crew
Grilled Polenta With Cherry Tomatoes
"This is one of favorite go-to dinners in the summer. I love to pick the cherry tomatoes and basil from our kitchen garden then cook it in a parchment pocket to preserve all the flavors and juices and serve with freshly grilled polenta. It goes great with a glass of chilled white wine." - Shikha
Spicy Gazpacho
"Summertime is such a great opportunity (especially when you live in a cold winter climate!), to take advantage of the bounty and availability of tomatoes and cucumbers. I find this a refreshing change to the usual picnic fare (although I will never give up my cookout dishes!). It's both tasty and healthy." - Sandra