These summertime fresh tomato recipes are bursting with sweet and juicy flavors and perfect to make the most of peak tomato season. They include gazpacho, Heirloom tomato tarts, stuffed tomatoes, and many other crowd-pleasing family meals.
When summertime is at its peak and the farmers markets are overflowing with ripe, juicy tomatoes, make yourself a favor and use them up to make the best of the season. While there’s nothing worse than eating a tomato in winter, nothing can beat the sweet flavors of sun-drenched tomatoes when in season. Most of the time I eat them in a simple salad with vinaigrette, but there are so many other tomato recipes out there… The sky is the limit.
If you’re looking for recipe ideas to use up an overload of tomatoes from the garden or simply want to make the best of them while in season, this collection of tomato recipes is for you. From vibrant salads to comforting soups, tarts and other meals, these are the recipes I turn to every summer to make the most of this beautiful seasonal bounty—because there’s simply no such thing as too many tomatoes.
Summertime Fresh Tomato Recipes
Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Burrata
Balsamic roasted vegetable gnocchi with burrata is a simple vegetarian dish, bursting with flavors. Ready in 30 minutes, it is sure to become a family favorite!
Heirloom Tomato Ricotta Galette
Beautiful heirloom tomato ricotta galette, bursting with summer flavors. The homemade buttery crust is easy to put together and brings a lovely rustic touch.
Easy 10-Minute Gazpacho
Cool off with this easy 10-minute gazpacho recipe. Prepared with sun-ripe tomatoes and other summer vegetables mixed in a blender with other seasoning, this chilled soup is super refreshing and bursting with fresh-from-the-garden flavors.
Fresh Herb Tomato Cheesecake Tart
Simple and packed with refreshing flavors, this fresh herb tomato cheesecake tart will soon become a summer favorite.
Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Crumble
This cherry tomato and goat cheese crumble is bursting with juicy and cheesy flavors with a subtle crunch touch to it. Served with a side of lettuce, it makes an easy light dinner.
Whole Wheat Mediterranean Pizza Star Ring
Cherry tomatoes, pesto, cheese and aromatic herbs – all the good summer things brought together to create the perfect Mediterranean Pizza Star Ring!
Healthy Vegan Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes
Healthy vegan chickpea stuffed tomatoes make a delicious hearty summer dish, bursting with juicy tomatoes and packed with nutritious ingredients. Also prepared gluten-free, it’s a beautiful twist to the traditional French dish “tomates farcies”.
Spicy Tomato Risotto with Burrata Cheese
This spicy tomato risotto with burrata cheese is not your regular risotto. Subtly spiced up with harissa, it is packed with juicy and garlicky flavors with a little spicy kick.
Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
This baked feta with cherry tomatoes and olives, tossed with olive oil, herbs and various seasoning, is bursting with juicy and cheesy flavors. It makes an easy appetizer to serve with slices of bread, and a delicious creamy sauce to make baked feta pasta.
Balsamic Fig Tomato Galette with Prosciutto
Balsamic fig tomato galette with prosciutto is a rustic tart recipe, with an elegant and sophisticated touch to it. Easy to make, it all comes down to the quality of the ingredients chosen. Bursting with fruity and juicy flavors, this summer tart has over the years become a classic I make over and over again.
Melon, Prosciutto and Burrata Tortellini Pasta Salad
This simple melon, prosciutto and burrata tortellini pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors in the most elegant way.
Shakshuka with Feta Cheese
Shakshuka with Feta Cheese is a simple dish consisting of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with feta and spices, traditionally served in a cast iron skillet.
Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta
Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta is an easy summer snack appetizer. Ready in no time, it features garlic toasted bread topped with sun-ripened tomatoes, strawberries, basil and olive oil, with a hint of balsamic vinegar. The perfect mingle food for any party or get-together.
Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Tomato Galette
This tomato galette is prepared with balsamic caramelized onions, heirloom tomatoes and fresh goat cheese, all tucked into a flaky pie crust. It makes a great end of summer light dinner, appetizer or brunch item.
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup (Vegan)
There are less than 5 ingredients in this roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Smoky and full of flavors, it’s an easy vegan dish or starter for chilly days.
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I love hearing from you! If you try one of several of these fresh summer salad recipes, please leave a review, letting me know how you liked it/them.
