65 Fresh Tomato Recipes To Make While the Picking is Good

Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash

Succotash is hearty enough to be not only a light entrée but also a blue-ribbon accompaniment to fish, fried chicken, or grilled pork chops. This recipe brings together some of our favorite Southern vegetables, including lima beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sweet onion.

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad

Saltine crackers are the not-so-secret ingredient to this tomato salad. In this version, we set the tomatoes atop of the mayonnaise instead of tossing them in it which creates a prettier finish.

Recipe: Tomato Galette

Don't fuss with homemade pie crust and latticework—this simple galette is just as pretty but way easier.

Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern delicacy. Add this recipe to your repertoire for a no-fail crowd pleaser that will be a winner with friends and family no matter what the occasion.

Recipe: Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches

Enhance fresh heirloom tomatoes by layering with an herby cream cheese-cucumber mixture on top of thick slices of toasted bread. 

Recipe: Grilled Okra-and-Tomato Salad

This colorful salad is almost too pretty to eat.

Recipe: Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes

You'll savor every bite of this dish, which combines beautifully marinated tomatoes with the al dente deliciousness of penne pasta. This shape of pasta is a tube with a hole in the center which is great for grabbing and absorbing sauce, so it is perfect for this recipe. 

Recipe: Baked Linguine With Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce

When you're in a weeknight pinch, fresh refrigerated linguine has a shorter cook time than dry pasta.

Recipe: Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad

Few fruits and vegetables say summer more than tomatoes and watermelon. After the tomatoes and melon soak up the tangy vinaigrette, just gently toss into a salad bowl to serve as a fresh side for grilled meats.

Recipe: Yellow Tomatoes and Burrata with Watermelon-Beet Salsa

In addition to yellow tomatoes, this recipe also makes use of golden beets and yellow watermelon for a dish that will be the star of the table.

Recipe: Green Tomato Skillet Pie

This cast-iron skillet dessert showcases the sweet possibilities of your summer tomatoes.

Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon Mayonnaise

Beefsteak and yellow heirloom tomatoes are the basics for this simple sandwich. Add in mayonnaise and bacon, and you've created delicious delights for any outdoor picnic, baby shower, or church brunch. 

Recipe: Tomato-Herb Panzanella

We recommend letting this dish come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving so the bread has time to soak in the flavors.

Recipe: Escabèche-Style Marinated Tomatoes

Make sure to serve with bread to soak up all of the extra juices.

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie

We raised the ante on your Grandma's tomato pie with an Heirloom studded stunner that makes the most of your favorite Dukes Mayonnaise. For best results, we suggest that roast the tomatoes to drain excess water before baking. 

Recipe: Grilled Green Tomatoes with Jalapeño-Honey Vinaigrette

The only cooking required for this dish is tossing the tomatoes on the grill.

Recipe: Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

This recipe is the easiest way to make use of an overabundance of cherry tomatoes. Roasting concentrates the sweetness and makes the fruit jammy and rich. You don't want the tomatoes to break down completely in the oven; they should still hold their shape. 

Recipe: Green Tomato Stacks with Herb Oil and Crispy Capers

We're giving you another way to enjoy green tomatoes that doesn't involve frying.

Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

You won't have to encourage gets to get started as soon this colorful dish hits the table. This simple sheet pan pasta incorporates cherry tomatoes, spinach, bacon, and shredded Italian cheese and uses refrigerated Alfredo sauce to keep things simple. 

Recipe: Blistered Cherry Tomatoes with Red Pepper-Feta Spread

Cherry tomatoes that are still on the vine to create a beautiful finish for this appetizer.

Recipe: Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

This fresh, seasonal salad is one of the easiest ways to show off peak season summer flavor. With just 7 ingredients, you'll be the hostess with the mostess when you add this combination of tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese to your party spread. 

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

The kids will love that we don't skimp on the cheese in this family-favorite recipe. Luxuriously cheesy but still quick and easy, this classic mac and cheese is made better with the addition of freshly slicked tomatoes scattered on top. 

Recipe: Summer Orzo Salad

This fresh salad can stand alone as a main dish, but it'd be delicious paired with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, or beans for added protein.

Recipe: Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

This light and bright salad is oh-so-refreshing on a hot summer day.

Recipe: Marinated Feta With Cherry Tomatoes

You need just 10 minutes of active time to pull this appetizer together, so you can throw it together even on busy days. Just make sure you allow at least 6 hours for it to refrigerate before serving.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup

This soup is practically begging to be paired with a melty grilled cheese sandwich, and we're ready to oblige. 

Recipe: Tomato Tea Sandwiches

Just like Grandma's, but better, these Tomato Tea Sandwiches offer a slight twist to the Southern luncheon staple. Sliced tomatoes combine with a summer sauce that you'll want to use on everything from salads to sandwiches all season long. 

Recipe: Smoky Pole Beans and Tomatoes

Just a handful of spices are needed for this summer side dish, which lets the fresh veggies truly shine.

Recipe: Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone

Once you try these blistered grape tomatoes, you'll want to top every salad and fill every sandwich with them.

Recipe: Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Only Southerners know the secret ways of the fried green tomato, particularly the signature crispy golden exterior. This salad is hearty enough to serve for dinner. 

Recipe: Golden Tomato-and-Corn Salad

We took the opportunity of fresh corn and tomatoes being in-season together by pulling them together in this monochromatic salad.

Recipe: Cheesy Tomato-and-Sausage Strata

Tomatoes can be enjoyed at any time of the day, including breakfast. 

Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Tangy feta cheese pairs perfectly with the sweetness of beefsteak tomato wedges, honey vinaigrette, corn, and peaches for the ultimate summer side.  What you'll love about this salad is the chunks of feta—they're bold, and they add creaminess to every tomato-filled bite.

Recipe: Scallops with Pesto, Corn, and Tomatoes

You can get this restaurant-quality dinner on the table in just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Grilled Baby Zucchini-and-Tomato Salad

This salad brings together some of the great tastes of summer—tomatoes and zucchini, with some of our other favorite tastes. If you're lucky enough to find baby zucchini at the market, this is the perfect way to show it off. 

Recipe: The SL BLT

This hearty sandwich celebrates the flavorful simplicity of a beloved summer recipe. Easy to assemble anytime for a quick bite but substantial enough to serve at any casual party, this grilled version of the lunchtime classic is best with thick-cut bacon to avoid crumbles. 

Recipe: Pickled Green Tomatoes

Enjoy your tomato haul way beyond summertime by making pickled tomatoes and serving them with any meal. 

Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta night has never looked so good than with this fresh recipe.

Recipe: Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce

The king and queen of Southern farmer's markets, okra and tomatoes are a timeless summer treat. Here we add chickpeas to the mix for a trio that's as flavorful as it is filling. Serve it on the side of grilled chicken or bbq ribs. Either way, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 

Recipe: Smoked-Tomato Salsa

Turn Taco Tuesday up a notch with a freshly smoked salsa that beats anything you'll find in the pantry. This simple salsa has a depth of flavor that's achieved by smoking jalapeños and tomatoes. Fair warning: you're sure to go through a whole bag of tortilla chips with this dip on the table. 

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs

Make this simple, stunning tomato salad in the height for summer for a centerpiece-worthy side that just might steal the spotlight from any BBQ main. Heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes tango in this recipe, though it doesn't matter what kind of tomatoes you use. It's all ready to serve in less than 30 minutes–no cooking needed. 

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

A baked take on the classic open-faced sandwich, this casserole is dotted with diced tomatoes and filled with turkey and bacon. It's sure to top your list of comfort food favorites. 

Recipe: Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

If your family loves tomato pie, surprise them with these adorable mini versions at your next gathering.

Recipe: Tomato Carbonara

Indulge in a plate full of pasta that's so good it deserves at checkered table cloth. The trick to the best homemade pasta sauce? Save some of your pasta cooking water to help season your sauce. The salty, starchy liquid will help it cling to your noodles. 

Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole with Polenta Crust

Ready in under an hour, this quick-fix supper is cheesy and hearty enough to please the whole family. The cornmeal crust sets this meaty main apart from other casseroles, and the bubbly, cheesy topping will delight even the pickiest of eaters. 

Recipe: Strawberry-Tomato Salad

You need just five fresh ingredients to toss this salad together for guests.

Recipe: Seared Scallops with Fresh Tomato-Basil Orzo 

 A restaurant-worthy seafood dinner straight from your own kitchen, this dish is best made with dry-packed scallops, which are packed without extra water or preservatives. This helps them brown nicely.

Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

A colorful selection of cherry or grape tomatoes makes for one bright penne. These smaller, fruiter-tasting tomatoes only a few minutes in a hot pan before they soften and release their naturally sweet juices. 

Recipe: Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

The tomatoes add a little sweetness to this salad, so be sure to choose those that are fresh and ripe. Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve them. 

Recipe: Fresh Tomato Gravy

If you haven't made this old-school classic, now's the time to try it out. It definitely belongs over a hot biscuit or pork chop.

Recipe: Grilled Corn-and-Salmon Salad with Tomatoes

As far as we're concerned, fresh corn and tomatoes are a match made in heaven. Salmon makes it a hearty supper. 

Recipe: Penne with Green Beans and Tomatoes

After making this easy pasta salad once, you'll never have a hard time thinking of a summer side dish. 

Recipe: Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil

Crispy cooked country ham rounds out this pasta dish with a touch of saltiness and all the flavor.

Recipe: Chicken Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes

Skip the bread and fill a hollowed-out tomato with chicken salad instead. This light supper hits the spot on any hot summer night. 

Recipe: Spaghetti with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Just a handful of ingredients will turn out the prettiest side pasta salad of the summer. Add crisped prosciutto or rotisserie chicken for a quick hearty protein. 

Recipe: Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole

Bet you didn't see this crowd-pleasing slow-cooker star coming. Bacon, eggs, and fresh tomatoes make the best brunch trio.

Recipe: Three-Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Tangy Creole Dressing

This gorgeous summer salad is the most delicious example of "eating the rainbow."

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss

Dress up your rotisserie chicken from the grocery store with this fresh salad that's perfect for picnic weather.

Recipe: BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

Turn the ultimate summer sandwich into a beautiful salad to serve family-style around the picnic table.

Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

Dress up the rotisserie chicken from the fridge with summer tomatoes, homemade Fresh Herb Pesto, and mozzarella cheese.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Let the slow cooker handle dinner with this kid-friendly recipe.

Recipe: Pickled Tiny Tomatoes

This dish uses 3 pints of tomatoes, but feel free to halve the recipe. If you want to add a little extra spice to your pickled tomatoes, you can peel and slice some fresh ginger, and add it in with the other ingredients while you are preparing your pickling spice. 

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

Fans of this famous Kentucky dish will dig in to this homemade sandwich. This recipe layers thinly sliced turkey breast, a smooth Mornay sauce, crisp bacon, and of course, fresh tomatoes. 

Recipe: Classic Okra and Tomatoes

For Southerners, okra and tomatoes go together like peanuts and Coca Cola.

Recipe: Crusty Broiled Tomatoes

This simple recipe brings together the fresh taste of tomatoes with the savory-flavors of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. These treats are popped under the broiler for a few minutes to emerge well browned.