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Summer-Fresh Tomato Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated May 23, 2023
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Make the most of tomatoes when they're in season! Here are some of our favorite ways to use garden-fresh tomatoes in appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, salads, pastas and pizzas.

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Fresh Tomato Tart

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Garden-ripe tomatoes team with fresh basil to make this wonderfully cheesy tart. Serve as an appetizer or a meatless main dish.

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Greek to Me Tomato Salad

Greek to Me Tomato Salad
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Tuck grilled Halloumi cheese among ripe heirloom tomatoes. Scatter with quick-pickled red onion, oregano, pepper and olive oil—and dive in like it's the Aegean.

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Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche

Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche
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The recipe was developed for heirloom tomatoes such as Cherokee Purple or Brandywine, but if those aren't available, use whatever kind of tomatoes you like. Drain sliced tomatoes on a paper towel before adding them to the quiche.

Related: Quiche Recipes For Any Meal

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Tomato Bread

Tomato Bread
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This simple tapa is served as a bar snack throughout Spain. The quantities are deliberately vague—this is a recipe you can (and should) improvise. Make it with ripe local tomatoes and the nicest olive oil you can afford for the best flavor.

Related: Easy Appetizers for Summer Gatherings

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Tomato Galette

Tomato Galette
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Tender Parmesan-pepper pastry cradles heirloom tomatoes, shallots, goat cheese and fresh herbs in a fold-over tart that's ideal for weekend brunch. Serve it warm or at room temperature, though the leftovers taste great cold—if you have any!

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Tomato Salad with Edamame Succotash

Tomato Salad with Edamame Succotash
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Protein-rich edamame makes this salad a nutritious meal, especially when paired with whole-grain bread.

Related: Fresh Summer Salads

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Spicy Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Spicy Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce
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Crushed red pepper adds heat to homemade tomato sauce; protein-rich eggs cook right on top. Serve with flatbread or multigrain toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Suncrest Gardens Farm Garden Delight

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Sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, carrots and summer squash top Garden Delight pizza from Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane, Wisconsin.

Related: So-Good Homemade Pizza Recipes

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Tropical Tomato Salsa

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Try this sweet, colorful salsa—made with tomato, mango and melon—over chips, fish or chicken.

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Cheddar-Tomato Cobbler

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Sweet cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions bubble under cheesy cornmeal biscuits. Serve with a crisp lettuce salad for a meat-free harvest supper.

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Greek Orzo Salad

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Olives and feta give salty punch to this pasta salad from Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop in Minneapolis. 

Related: Pasta Salad Recipes to Try Tonight

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Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes

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Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil. You can also fold them into pasta or cooked grains like farro, or serve them as a side dish with bread to mop up the juices. The recipe comes from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash

Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash
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Annie France of Mission, Kansas, invented this beautiful summer dish. Juicy cherry tomatoes are roasted and served over spaghetti squash with herbs and mozzarella balls. Annie says she serves it as a side dish, but we think it would make a fantastic meatless main.

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Roasted Summer Vegetable Pizzettes

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Roast fresh tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper and seasonings for a summer vegetable puree that tops whole wheat or white pita bread rounds. Smoked mozzarella adds another punch of flavor in this recipe from Ohio chef Sarah Slater.

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Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Shredded chicken makes this gorgeous salad hearty enough to serve on its own for dinner.

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Roasted Jalapeno Gazpacho

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Going to the trouble to roast a single pepper might seem unnecessary, but it adds a unique depth of flavor to the chilled soup. The recipe comes from Urban Roots Farm in Springfield, Missouri.

Related: Summer Soup Recipes

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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The sweet tomatoes blend with tangy-mellow balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.

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Mama Carolla's Bruschetta

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All our favorite Italian flavors—garlic, tomato, basil and cheese±meet in this crunchy appetizer. The recipe is from Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant in Indianapolis.

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Grilled Tomato Melts

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Gooey Monterey Jack cheese bubbles inside fresh tomatoes, while chopped sweet peppers and toasted sliced almonds add crunch.

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Tomato and Red Onion Salad

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A simple sweet-sour dressing coats fresh tomatoes and red onions. For the best color and flavor, vary the variety of tomatoes. Tiny ones can be left whole; larger ones can be sliced or cut in wedges.

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Suncrest Gardens Farm's Pesto Pizza

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Heather Secrist uses kale in her pesto for this tomatoey creation, though you can substitute arugula, spinach or basil if you prefer. "Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays for use throughout the year," says Heather, owner of Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane, Wisconsin. "Once frozen, place the cubes in a freezer bag to pull out as you need them."

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Tomato-Zucchini Strata

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Swiss cheese, plump tomatoes, tender zucchini and herbs flavor this rich breakfast bake. Bonus: You can make it a day ahead and bake it in the morning. 

Related: Our Best Breakfast and Brunch Casseroles

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Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Summer Vegetables

Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Summer Vegetables
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A backyard garden's worth of colorful summer veggies fill this beautiful potluck salad. The toasted bread chunks absorb the dressing and juices from the tomatoes; you won't believe how delicious they taste! 

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Tomato Pasta with Arugula and Parmesan

Tomato Pasta with Arugula and Parmesan
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Light, no-cook lemon-garlic sauce dresses a tangle of linguine and vegetables. Mix red and yellow cherry tomatoes for the prettiest dish.

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Chunky Tomato Salsa

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Tomato plants gone wild? This giant batch of salsa will help deplete the vines.

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Basil, Chicken and Tomatoes

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For a fresh twist on Caprese salad, stack roma tomatoes, avocado slices and deli-roasted chicken. A squeeze of lime and sprinkling of fresh basil add just the right finishing touches.

Related: More Creative Ways to Use Deli Chicken

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Grilled Green Tomatoes with Garden Herb Salad

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This recipe is perfect just before the beginning of tomato season and just as it ends. Grilling the tomatoes gives them a smokiness that complements their natural tanginess. 

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Fresh Green Tomato Relish

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Don't let any hard, unripened tomatoes go to waste! Pile this gingery, sweet-tart relish on brats or hamburgers, or serve it over grilled fish. The relish keeps well in the fridge for 1 week, but if you like, it can be canned for longer storage or to be given as gifts.

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Grilled Steak Sandwich with Herbed Tomato Sauce

Grilled Steak Sandwich with Herbed Tomato Sauce
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Move over, burgers! There's a new sandwich in town. Rosemary and oregano season a rustic, open-face pileup that's ready in just 35 minutes.

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Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella

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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and plenty of herbs and spices add color and flavor to this bountiful pasta salad. Sprinkle fresh basil on top.

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Tomato-Basil Jam

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Any variety of ripe tomato can be used for this sweet and tangy spread. Try it on sandwiches, as a topping for fish or meats or as an accompaniment for a gourmet cheese board.

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Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa

Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa
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Grilling brings out the sweetness in cherry tomatoes, which pair beautifully with the smoky flavor of planked salmon. Brown rice or quinoa round out a healthy dinner.

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    1 of 32 Fresh Tomato Tart
    2 of 32 Greek to Me Tomato Salad
    3 of 32 Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche
    4 of 32 Tomato Bread
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    6 of 32 Tomato Salad with Edamame Succotash
    7 of 32 Spicy Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce
    8 of 32 Suncrest Gardens Farm Garden Delight
    9 of 32 Tropical Tomato Salsa
    10 of 32 Cheddar-Tomato Cobbler
    11 of 32 Greek Orzo Salad
    12 of 32 Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes
    13 of 32 Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash
    14 of 32 Roasted Summer Vegetable Pizzettes
    15 of 32 Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad
    16 of 32 Roasted Jalapeno Gazpacho
    17 of 32 Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
    18 of 32 Mama Carolla's Bruschetta
    19 of 32 Grilled Tomato Melts
    20 of 32 Tomato and Red Onion Salad
    21 of 32 Suncrest Gardens Farm's Pesto Pizza
    22 of 32 Tomato-Zucchini Strata
    23 of 32 Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Summer Vegetables
    24 of 32 Tomato Pasta with Arugula and Parmesan
    25 of 32 Chunky Tomato Salsa
    26 of 32 Basil, Chicken and Tomatoes
    27 of 32 Grilled Green Tomatoes with Garden Herb Salad
    28 of 32 Fresh Green Tomato Relish
    29 of 32 Grilled Steak Sandwich with Herbed Tomato Sauce
    30 of 32 Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella
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    32 of 32 Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa

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