26 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Make All Season Long
Tomato season is here, and I’ve been cooking my way through every juicy, sun-ripened one I can get my hands on. Whether you’ve got a garden overflowing with cherry tomatoes or you’re stocking up at the farmers market, here’s my full collection of fresh tomato recipes — salads, pastas, soups, tarts, dips, and mains — all in one place, organized to help you find exactly what you’re craving.
Salads
- Marinated Tomato Salad (Italian Tomato Salad) — Fresh tomatoes marinated in olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side, a sandwich topper, or a light lunch on its own.
- Peach and Tomato Salad — A summery twist on a Caprese salad with sweet peaches, creamy burrata, and salty prosciutto.
- Easy Chickpea Caprese Salad — Juicy tomatoes, mini mozzarella, and tender chickpeas tossed in a tangy garlicky basil balsamic dressing.
- Classic Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki) — Chunky cucumbers, peppers, onions, juicy tomatoes, olives, and feta — the real deal, no lettuce needed.
- Greek Style Green Bean Salad — Tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, olives, shallots, and creamy feta in a bright Greek dressing.
- Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad — Quick and delicious pesto pasta salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and grilled chicken.
Soups
- Easy Roasted Tomato Soup — This roasted tomato basil soup is so easy to make, it’s perfect for last-minute dinners.
- Roasted Tomato and Sweet Potato Soup — A simple, velvety soup with dynamic flavor from roasted tomatoes and sweet potato.
Pasta
- Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta — An easy cherry tomato pasta for a quick weeknight dinner — the tomatoes burst right in the pan.
- Easy Fresh Tomato Marinara — Rich and tasty homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, ready in about 30 minutes.
- Greek Shrimp Scampi Pasta — Juicy lemony shrimp tossed with pasta, tomatoes, olives, capers, and feta.
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi — Pillowy baked gnocchi with sausage, peppers, and bursting cherry tomatoes — no boiling required.
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Sausage and Rapini — Italian sausage, rapini, and bursting tomatoes with gnocchi, all roasted on one pan.
Savory Tarts & Pies
- Easy Tomato Pie — A pie that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with any of your favorite summer sides.
- Tomato Feta Galette With Prosciutto — Creamy whipped feta filling, layers of ripe tomatoes, and crispy prosciutto wrapped up in a buttery crust.
- Easy Tomato Pesto Puff Pastry Tart — Quick and easy tomato pesto tart with golden, flaky puff pastry.
Confit & Roasted Tomatoes
- Cherry Tomato Confit — Slow-cooked cherry tomatoes in olive oil with garlic and fresh herbs — endlessly useful in the fridge.
- Roasted Tomatoes With Burrata — Juicy, plump tomatoes roasted with herbs and garlic, served with creamy burrata.
- Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans — A Mediterranean-inspired dish where sweet roasted cherry tomatoes meet creamy white beans. Great hot or cold.
- Confit Tandoori Chickpeas — Tender chickpeas and garlic with tomatoes, slow-cooked in tandoori-spiced olive oil.
Dips, Spreads & Appetizers
- Sweet and Savoury Tomato Jam — A sweet tomato preserve to enjoy with both sweet and savoury foods — incredible on a cheese board.
- Greek Bruschetta With Grilled Bread — Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes, feta cheese, and oregano.
- Creamy Bruschetta Dip — Creamy goat cheese topped with marinated tomatoes and a garlicky balsamic vinaigrette.
Mains
- Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista/Yemista) — Juicy tomatoes stuffed with rice, fresh herbs, and veggies, roasted to perfection.
- Mediterranean Style Baked Cod — A simple, delicious one-pan meal with cod fillets, tomatoes, artichokes, and olives.
- Shrimp Saganaki — A quick and easy Greek dish of tender-crisp herbed shrimp baked with tomatoes, garlic, and feta.
Which one is on your menu first? Save this post for whenever you need tomato inspiration this season — and stay tuned, a few more tomato-forward favorites are headed to the blog soon.