
15 Summer Tomato Recipes Ripe With Delight
Tomatoes are plentiful this time of year! Take advantage of your bountiful harvest (or farmers market loot) and use those extra tomatoes with these 15 Summer Tomato Recipes. Delicious, juicy, and so refreshing — these recipes highlight tomatoes in creative ways that will have you coming back for more over and over again!
Birds are singing, flowers are in bloom, and your tortilla chips... actually, your tortilla chips could use a little touch of seasonal magic! Sweet Summertime Salsa adds slivers of sweet, sunshine-bright strawberries to the classic savory tomato and fragrant cilantro dip, adding new dimensions and practically begging you to come back for more. Best of all, Sweet Summertime Salsa is incredibly easy to make and refreshingly fast, so you can rush to the best part: eating it! You can't find this kind of summertime sensation in a jar!
Panzanella takes the concept of the crouton and turns it from a topping to the crunchy core of each bite. Summer Panzanella takes this already fantastically delicious idea and adds a touch of sunshine for the season: crisp grilled country bread, mixed with juicy charred zucchini and onion, bright tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella that comes together for a taste that feels as breezy and fun as a clear afternoon! A drizzle of balsamic glaze brings the tang and a little sweetness to the Summer Panzanella, which makes the brightness of the dish all the brighter!
Summertime refreshment can be just as exciting and memorable as any main course! Tomato Cucumber Salad exemplifies the best of fresh summer garden flavors, including cucumber, bright tomatoes, and zesty onions. With a simple and satisfyingly tangy dressing, Tomato Cucumber Salad is perfect for enjoying the sunshine of the season!
Inspired by BLT lovers everywhere, the BLT Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the delightful flavors of warm bacon, ripe tomatoes, and tangy dressing in this delicious recipe. There are even fresh croutons for the full homemade taste! The irresistible BLT Salad is perfect for your next picnic, family gathering, or summertime lunch.

Classic Italian appetizer meets classic American cookout side! Bruschetta Pasta Salad has the rich tomato, herbaceous flavors, and sharp parmesan of its namesake app, with a little tang from balsamic vinegar to help bring out the bold flavors. Instead of crunchy bread, tender pasta helps carry those tastes to your eager tastebuds! This Bruschetta Pasta Salad adds a little more refreshment to the summer barbeque menu!

This might be one of the best side dishes we've ever seen, and the fact that it's so easy and fast to make? That's just the cherry (tomato) on top! Blistered Tomatoes sauté bright, juicy tomatoes until softened and sweetened, pairing the vibrancy with tangy vinegar and savory red onion for an exquisite balance of flavors. It's warm, summery, filling, and so, so enticing... something you may not expect from a vegetarian dish! Blistered Tomatoes will become a go-to in your house, no question about it!

A little sweet and a little savory but packed with a whole lot of flavors! Strawberry-Tomato Salad makes for a terrific summer side for just about any main dish. The perfect combination of fragrant basil and oregano, a bit of sunny lemon zest, fresh and sweet strawberries, and juicy heirloom tomatoes join to become a uniquely divine taste. Easy, delicious, and refreshing, Strawberry-Tomato Salad is the pairing you didn't know you were missing. What a wonderful summer surprise!
Here's a savory summer spectacle to rival the classic chicken-bacon-ranch combo! Tomato Bacon Chicken still brings the crunchy, juicy breaded chicken and fatty, crispy bacon, served with bright, tangy, and smoky tomatoes that burst with sunshine flavor. The tenderness of the tomatoes provides a lovely contrast to the crunch of the chicken and bacon, while also adding a note of refreshment that will have your mouth watering. You can even make Tomato Bacon Chicken in half an hour or less, speeding you to a satisfying meal with seasonal flare. It's relaxation on a plate!

When the heat hits the street, it's time for some picnicking! With Summer Mediterranean Pasta Salad in tow, every plaid tablecloth party will be a success! Everyone loves the fancy farfalle pasta (you know, the bow tie variety) and when you add freshly chopped English cucumbers, juicy green bell peppers, and bright cherry tomatoes with an amazingly tangy Greek salad dressing... well, you just made the picnic a Mediterranean magical marvel. Summer will never be the same once you whip up this Summer Mediterranean Pasta Salad!

There you are... with your big spread of juicy grilled chicken, some of your favorite roasted veggies, and a glass that's full of your beloved bubbly. All you're missing is the Cherry-On-Top Salad. Not only is this fresh, summery dish named for the juicy cherry tomatoes sprinkled in, but also for the fact that the fluffy couscous, nutty chickpeas, crispy cucumbers, and creamy feta come together to make what your meal was missing! More marvelous than you can even imagine, the Cherry-On-Top Salad will make every dinnertime that much more delicious!
Summer Orzo Pasta Salad is a great addition to any summer get together, or it can be stored to enjoy for the week! It's a delicious mixture of orzo pasta, fresh cucumber, bold feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and more. To bring it all together, it is topped with a tangy red wine vinaigrette dressing. Summer Orzo Pasta Salad can be served as a main dish or a side dish, and it is truly refreshing and tasty!

You should enjoy pure joy, good food, and excellent times all summer long. This chunky salsa certainly joins in that spirit! All-Summer-Long Salsa has the best summer flavors in the ripe, creamy avocado, the bright sparkling sweet corn, the bright bursts of tomato, and the lemony dressing tying it all together! It's such a breeze to make and so easy to put together that you can enjoy All-Summer-Long Salsa... you guessed it... all summer long!

This Summer Baked Ziti brings together the Sunday dinner favorite with the bountiful harvest of the summer garden! The tender pasta and the rich tomato sauce are combined with refreshing and juicy squash and zucchini, the hallmark vegetables of the season, as well as ripe, plump, bright grape tomatoes. There's nothing fresher than Summer Baked Ziti for experiencing the abundance and the breeziness of the warmer months!
The hot weather months are upon us, and that means refreshing salads are where it's at! In fact, sweltering weather calls for this Juicy Summer Salad! Complete with fresh heirloom tomatoes, juicy peaches, and sharp feta cheese, and drizzled with savory-sweet balsamic glaze, this salad is the perfect mixture of textures and flavors. Best of all, Juicy Summer Salad will fill you up without weighing you down, fueling you for those active, fun summer days ahead!
Gazpacho is the tomato soup that encourages you to chill out and enjoy. This authentic Spanish dish has the rich brightness of traditional tomato soup, but it is served cold for a refreshing appetizer or meal. Gazpacho is easy to make and only needs 15 minutes to whip up, so you can enjoy the wonderfully seasoned soup whenever you want! This is great for summertime suppers and sunset feasts.


























