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A feast for freshness: 27 flavorful fresh tomato recipes

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By Gen La Rocca

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Do you love the taste of a fresh, juicy summer tomato that’s vibrant and packed with flavor? These fresh tomato recipes have so many wonderful ways to use summer’s most delicious crop.

Closeup of marinated heirloom tomatoes in a yellow and white pie dish.
Marinated Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Bloody Mary Shrimp

plate of bloody mary shrimp on peach tiles with a baguette.
Bloody Mary Shrimp. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Bloody Mary Shrimp recipe takes the flavors from your favorite cocktail and turns it into a delicious weeknight dinner! With fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes, spicy horseradish, and plump shrimp, this is an easy, flavorful meal that will impress.
Get the Recipe: Bloody Mary Shrimp

Marinated Tomatoes

Closeup of marinated heirloom tomatoes in a yellow and white pie dish.
Marinated Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture the flavor of summer. Garden fresh tomatoes sit in a bright, bold marinade of olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, and oregano to create a salad or sandwich topping that looks beautiful and tastes even better!
Get the Recipe: Marinated Tomatoes

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has fresh cherry tomatoes, silky mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Tuna Pesto Pasta

A plate of tuna pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes, a copper fork, and a pink linen next to a pan full of tuna pesto pasta.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with fresh burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love!
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Air Fryer Tomatoes

Air Fryer Tomatoes on a black slate board.
Air Fryer Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

If you’re looking for an easy way to enjoy delicious fresh summer tomatoes without turning on the oven, these air fryer tomatoes are for you. Dusted with salt, spices, and garlic, they are savory, slightly sweet, tangy, and maintain their juiciness.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Tomatoes

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, juicy sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, vibrant basil leaves, fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Penne al Salmone

Penne pasta with burst cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and parsley on white plate next to a pan filled with pasta.
Penne al Salmone. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Penne al Salmone is a salmon pasta without cream. Instead, it is a fresh, light, summery dish highlighting sweet and savory burst cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce with thyme.
Get the Recipe: Penne al Salmone

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies is an easy and fresh dinner recipe pairing Dijon, brown sugar, and chipotle-rubbed baked salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme. It’s a perfect sheet pan recipe for a weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

BLT with Chicken and Marinated Tomatoes

BLT with Chicken on a white plate.
BLT with Chicken and Marinated Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This BLT with chicken has marinated tomatoes, crisp lettuce, salty, crunchy bacon, and toasted bread for a delicious summer sandwich perfect for picnics, cookouts, or just a day at home!
Get the Recipe: BLT with Chicken and Marinated Tomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Stuffed Tomatoes inside white casserole.
Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Super simple and easy baked Stuffed Fresh Tomatoes recipe with bolognese sauce that gives you a perfect blend of aroma is one grilling idea for your keto BBQ night. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, low carb and perfect for diabetics, these healthy stuffed fresh tomatoes can be served hot or cold, depending on your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe

Rainbow Pizza filled with colorful tomatoes and green fresh chives around it.
Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe is not only beautiful from outside, but filled with fresh colorful tomatoes and healthiness, even your kids would approve. It is super yummy, delicious, scrumptious and magnificent all at the same time.
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe

Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Pineapple pico de gallo in a black bowl surrounded by limes and a yellow linen.
Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This bright, fresh Pineapple Pico de Gallo combines fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, white onion, garlic, sweet pineapple, earthy cilantro, and tart lime juice for a lively, tropical condiment that will bring any dish to life.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Two crispy chicken thighs surrounded by lemon slices, mini sweet peppers, thyme, and cherry tomatoes.
Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This lemon chicken tray bake, or sheet pan dinner, is an easy weeknight meal that combines crispy, savory chicken thighs, fresh thyme, roasted sweet peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and bright lemon for an incredibly flavorful dish.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

A closeup shot of roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine on a wooden cutting board surrounded by basil and garlic.
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These cherry tomatoes are simply roasted with garlic and olive oil and served on the vine!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Blackened Cod Tacos

Three blackened cod tacos on a peach tile background.
Blackened Cod Tacos. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These smoky and savory blackened cod tacos are an easy and delicious fish taco recipe with crisp cabbage, fresh lime juice, bright pico de gallo, and lightly charred tortillas. They’re a weeknight dinner you’ll love!
Get the Recipe: Blackened Cod Tacos

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

A bowl of pineapple habanero salsa surrounded by cilantro, limes, and a red linen sit on a wooden cutting board.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pineapple habanero salsa recipe uses roasted tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, and pineapple to create a wonderfully sweet and hot condiment perfect for a dip with chips, a meal topper, or mixed into a Mexican dish.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Turkey Smash Burgers

A turkey smash burger on a wooden cutting board in front of subway tile.
Turkey Smash Burgers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

Roasted mango habanero salsa on a wooden cutting board surrounded by lime and cilantro.
Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This juicy, roasted mango habanero salsa recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Roasted tomatoes and onion, fresh mango, fiery habanero peppers, lime juice, and cilantro combine to create a spicy salsa delicious on everything from tacos to chips!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango Pico de Gallo

Mango pico de gallo in a white bowl.
Mango Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy mango pico de gallo is a fresh salsa that’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. 
Get the Recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo

Pickled Green Tomatoes

A large glass mason jar filled with pickled green tomatoes and onions.
Pickled Green Tomatoes. Photo credit: Foodie and Wine.

Pickled green tomatoes are a tangy and salty condiment that adds a punch of flavor to any dish. Ready in only 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Green Tomatoes

Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup

A girl holding a bowl of tomato soup.
Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our roasted creamy Tomato Soup Recipe with basil and fresh beefsteak tomatoes straight from your garden will warm you up every time throughout the whole winter. Quick and easy to make, this low carb tomato soup recipe is not only grain-free and gluten-free but extremely tasty and healthy.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup

Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked palmini with feta in a light blue casserole.
Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy this super quick and easy TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes. Fully low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free keto dinner made with pasta alternative you are going to love.
Get the Recipe: Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Caprese Salad Skewers

Caprese skewers arranged on a silver tray.
Caprese Salad Skewers. Photo credit: Feast + West.

It’s not caprese salad without tomatoes! These Caprese Salad Skewers are a great way to serve this traditional summer dish for a party. This combination of juicy cherry or grape tomatoes plus fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar works as either an appetizer or side dish.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad Skewers

Tuscan White Bean Dip

A teal towel next to a black bowl of tuscan white bean dip.
Tuscan White Bean Dip. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Studded with fresh diced tomatoes, this Tuscan White Bean Dip has all the Italian flavors you need to bring to a summer party. Featuring white beans, onion, garlic and a medley of fresh herbs, this is an appetizer your guests won’t soon forget.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Dip

Classic Bloody Mary

A closeup of a garnish on a Bloody Mary made with homemade Bloody Mary mix.
Classic Bloody Mary. Photo credit: Feast + West.

At brunch, there’s nothing more classic than a good old Bloody Mary. Make these savory cocktails with fresh tomato juice and lots of garnishes on top for the best summer cocktail.
Get the Recipe: Classic Bloody Mary

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