25 delicious recipes to make the most of fresh tomatoes

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Celebrate the juicy and versatile tomato with these 25 recipes that go beyond the classic salad and sauce. From unique dishes to creative twists on old favorites, these recipes are sure to make your taste buds dance.

Close shot of cherry tomatoes resting in oil.
Cherry Tomato Confit. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Romesco

Top view of a ceramic dish filled with a vibrant orange sauce.
Romesco Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

This recipe features a creamy Romesco Sauce made with almond butter for a convenient and easy vegan condiment. Use it to add flavor to pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and other dishes.

Get the Recipe: Romesco Sauce

Cherry Tomato Confit

Close shot of cherry tomatoes resting in oil.
Cherry Tomato Confit. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Transforming cherry tomatoes into soft, sweet, and delectable fruit, this Cherry Tomato Confit recipe offers a tasty way to repurpose your tomatoes. Enjoy them anytime as a flavorful snack or add them to your favorite dishes for a burst of flavor.

Get the Recipe: Tomato Confit

Fresh Salsa

A large glass jar filled with salsa and a dark wooden spoon.
Fresh Salsa. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make!

Get the Recipe: Fresh Salsa

Jackfruit Gyros

A hand holding veggies wrapped in pita bread.
Jackfruit Gyros. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Gyros are a Greek dish that typically aren’t vegetarian-friendly. I’m taking all the flavors you would come to expect from a gyro and packing it into the versatile ingredient that is jackfruit. Jackfruit makes the perfect substitute for a traditional gyro here and also packs a good dose of vitamin C.

Get the Recipe: Jackfruit Gyros

Fermented Bell Pepper Salsa

Top view of a glass jar filled with a red salsa.
Fermented Bell Pepper Salsa. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This fizzy, naturally fermented, probiotic-rich salsa is filled with super delicious flavors with a lot of depth, and a touch of spice!

Get the Recipe: Fermented Salsa

Rainbow Pizza Recipe

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

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

Kachumber Salad

Low angle shot of Kachumber Salad in a white bowl on a striped napkin with 2 silver serving spoons on the side.
Kachumber Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Kachumber Salad is a colorful salad of chopped raw veggies—chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chile peppers. It’s seasoned with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves, ground spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice and makes a great side for Indian dishes from veggie curries to biryani.
Get the Recipe: Kachumber 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, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Instant Pot Marinara Sauce

Jar of marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes next to an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Marinara Sauce made with Fresh tomatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Savor the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes in this delicious Instant Pot marinara sauce! Quick and simple to make, this homemade sauce boasts a beautiful balance of tangy, sweet, and savory that’ll instantly elevate your favorite pasta dishes. Ditch the store-bought jars and enjoy fresh tomato goodness!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tomato Sauce

Pico de Gallo

Garden fresh salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.
Garden Fresh Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious fresh garden salsa recipe with tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, and lime juice is perfect as a dip for chips or a topping for your favorite Mexican dish!
Get the Recipe: Pico de Gallo

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 cherry tomatoes, fresh 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

Pickled Green Tomatoes

Jar of pickled green cherry tomatoes on a wooden cutting board with a
Pickled Green Tomatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Preserve the taste of summer with these delightful pickled green tomatoes! Crunchy, tangy, and packed with zesty flavor, these gems make a tasty addition to salads, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards. Embrace the magic of fresh tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Pickled Green Tomatoes

Mango Pico de Gallo

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

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

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken inside cast iron.
Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil as an Italian meal should be. Those juicy and flavorful Italian chicken breasts baked until golden brown are the way for a perfect summer or winter evening.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes.
Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Dive into the world of southern cuisine with these irresistible fried green tomatoes! Coated in a crispy, golden crust and bursting with tangy tomato flavor, they’re the perfect snack or appetizer to celebrate the deliciousness of fresh tomatoes. One bite and you’ll be hooked!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup

A girl holding a bowl of tomato soup.
Roasted Creamy Keto 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

Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato.
Air Fryer Chicken Caprese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the juicy, fresh taste of tomatoes in this mouthwatering air fryer chicken caprese! Tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together to create a light and satisfying dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

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

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

Fried Green Tomato Fritters

Fried green tomato fritters on a sheet of parchment.
Fried Green Tomato Fritters. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Fried green tomato fritters are way easier to make than traditional fried green tomatoes, but they are every bit as delicious!
Get the Recipe: Fried Green Tomato Fritters

Greek Omelette Recipe with Feta Cheese

Greek Omelette Recipe with Feta Cheese and bell pepper
Greek Omelette Recipe with Feta Cheese. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This Greek omelet recipe is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that’s perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet. With simple everyday ingredients, it’s easy to make and packed with protein and flavor. All so you can feel your best throughout the day.
Get the Recipe: Greek Omelette Recipe with Feta Cheese

No Cook Pizza Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes

A large pizza crust topped with red sauce.
No Cook Pizza Sauce. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This no-cook pizza sauce from fresh tomatoes is super quick to make. It comes together in minutes and has all the bright flavors of summer.

Get the Recipe: No Cook Pizza Sauce

Tumeric Pickled Tomatoes

Quick Pickled Turmeric Tomatoes on a white plate with a hand lifting a spoonful.
Tumeric Pickled Tomatoes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These quick pickled tomatoes are spicy, savory, and tangy. They’re great with Indian food like samosas or just as a side to grilled meats or seafood.
Get the Recipe: Tumeric Pickled Tomatoes

Incredibly Easy Tomato Soup

A pot of tomato soup with a ladle.
Incredibly Easy Tomato Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This tomato soup is so easy to make! Fresh tomatoes are roasted and pureed with seasonings to make a super flavorful soup.
Get the Recipe: Incredibly Easy Tomato Soup

Tomato Zucchini Egg Cups

three tomato zucchini egg cups on white plate
Tomato Zucchini Egg Cups. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Tomato Zucchini Egg Cups are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option to make with fresh tomatoes. They are easy to make and perfect for meal prep with enjoyable flavors sure to please your and your children’s taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Zucchini Egg Cups

Corn and Tomato Chowder

a bowl of corn and tomato soup with fresh basil.
Corn and Tomato Chowder. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

A colorful, flavorful, chowder-style, summertime soup. For best results use garden-fresh, super-sweet tomatoes.
Get the Recipe: Corn and Tomato Chowder

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