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Cherry tomatoes may be small, but their burst of flavor can be enjoyed year-round in a variety of dishes. They come in handy in the winter when other tomatoes are not at their peak, and they are even more delicious in the summer. Cherry tomatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With so many different ways to use this juicy fruit, we have created a collection of our favorite recipes to inspire you to enjoy them all year long.
Roasted Cherry-Tomato Sauce
This simple roasted tomato sauce can complement a morning omelet, a creamy cheese spread, perfectly toasted bread, and of course, pasta.
Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese With Thyme
Get ready to wow with this easy appetizer. Combine extra-virgin olive oil with cherry tomatoes, add thyme sprigs, and broil until the tomatoes burst. Add double- or triple-cheese to the skillet until it’s warmed all the way through.
Grilled Skirt-Steak Salad
Not the ordinary steak salad, juicy grilled skirt steak is paired with charred corn cut from the cob, chopped bell peppers (we love using bright yellow or orange-colored peppers), halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese for a brilliant meal.
Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta
You can’t go wrong with a simple cherry tomato pasta sauce, and this one has shrimp to boot. In just 30 minutes, this light summer pasta dish comes together.
Chicken Paillard With Caprese Panzanella
Turn a simple Caprese salad into a stellar supper with this recipe that uses a combination of heirloom and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella.
Easy Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes and Pernod
A one-pan chicken dinner that is full of vibrant red cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s a five-star dish your friends and family will rave about.
Tilapia With Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes
Short on time? This one-pan fish dish has it all. Serve it on top of cherry tomatoes and arugula, then garnish with capers and a quick butter-lemon sauce to tone down the fish flavors.
Vegetarian Enchiladas Suizas
This colorful, family-friendly dinner recipe features warm tortillas topped with sautéed poblano peppers, zucchini, green salsa, and bright red cherry tomatoes for a meal that will truly let you taste the rainbow.
Wedge Salad
Cherry tomatoes take this simple wedge salad up a notch in flavor. The cherry tomatoes stud the iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, and homemade blue cheese dressing. It’s the perfect side for burgers, barbecues, and more.
Spaghetti With Tomato Sauté
Frédéric Lagrange
Skip the jarred sauce in favor of juicy mixed cherry tomatoes—three pints, in fact! They’re sautéed with garlic and olive oil until they burst, then they’re tossed with cooked spaghetti and creamy ricotta cheese.
Ravioli With Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers
Upgrade store-bought cheese ravioli with a topping of seasonal summer vegetables, including roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes. Capers and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano provide a salty touch to balance the sweet summer vegetables and the creamy ravioli filling.
Drunken Mussels With Chorizo and White Beans
Spice up steamed mussels with chorizo and white beans for an even cozier take on this supper recipe. The cherry tomatoes simmer in white wine with cannellini beans, sliced chorizo, and garlic before the mussels are added.
Chicken-Salad Club Roll
Chicken salad is never bland or boring when tossed with sliced scallions and fresh tarragon. Tuck it into a hot dog bun with crispy bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, and sliced cherry tomatoes.
Tricolor-Salad Pizza
There’s no sauce on this pizza—instead, the dough is topped with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sliced fennel, radicchio, and baby arugula.
Skillet Cod With Bulgur, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
A hearty and healthy one-skillet meal that’s packed with all the good things: zucchini, shallots, bulgur, and cherry tomatoes. For protein, nestle in fish fillets and cook until flaky.
Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas
Try this inspired take on pasta salad: Our recipe is packed with protein-rich chickpeas, chopped fennel, capers, two kinds of cheese (mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano), and an entire pint of cherry tomatoes.
Sautéed Shrimp With Arugula and Tomatoes
Sautéed shrimp combines with arugula and cherry tomatoes for a simple and light dish. Enjoy the mixture over rice or pasta, or tuck it into tortillas for instant tacos.
Oil-Poached Halibut With Fennel, Tomatoes, and Mashed Potatoes
A fish as special as halibut deserves an equally special preparation, which is why we’ve poached it in olive oil along with fennel, cherry tomatoes, and mixed olives for a stunning Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Tomatoes With Lightly Whipped Cream
Chelsea Cavanaugh
Take a Caprese salad to the next level in just three easy steps—arrange an assortment of cherry and heirloom tomatoes on a platter, dollop freshly whipped cream on top, then sprinkle with basil leaves, flaky salt, and cracked pepper.
Swiss Chard Frittata
Our Swiss chard frittata is a go-to when cooking for a crowd or meal prepping a hearty breakfast for the week. Cherry tomatoes are roasted in brown sugar and thyme, then added to an egg mixture with salty feta.
Tomato Cobbler
Swap out one of your routine meals for this savory cherry tomato cobbler. In addition to the cherry tomatoes, we toss caramelized onions and red pepper flakes into the mix, then top with a savory Gruyere drop-biscuit dough.
Pasta Peperonata With Tuna and Olives
This colorful, flavorful pasta will transport you to the coast of Italy. It lets plump cherry tomatoes share the stage with basil, golden raisins, Kalamata olives, and tuna packed in oil.
Roasted Chicken With Kale and Tomato Panzanella
Three cheers for this sheet pan supper that pairs chicken thighs and drumsticks with hearty lacinato kale, cherry tomatoes, rustic bread, and grated Parmesan.
Pasta With No-Cook Puttanesca Sauce
This quick pasta with cherry tomatoes is inspired by the classic puttanesca saucewith green olives, capers, and garlic—and it takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Blistered Green Bean and Corn Frittata
Just right for a summer brunch, this frittata has a seasonal spin thanks to fresh corn kernels and green beans. A side dish of cherry tomatoes is the fresh finishing touch.
Rice Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta
This Mediterranean salad is full of vibrant tomatoes, tangy feta, healthy grains, and tons of fresh herbs packing it with fresh flavor. You can serve this salad as a main dish or as a side paired with poultry, meat, or fish.
Campanelle With Pistachio-Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes
Looking for a pasta recipe that takes you from spring into summer? This seasonal recipe is packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients and should certainly do the trick.
Greek Layer Dip
We took everything that we love about Greek salad and turned it into a spreadable, shareable dip. Cannellini beans, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic are blended and topped with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh herbs.
Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka
This shakshuka recipe proves that canned beans don’t have to be boring. Cherry tomatoes add color and flavor, while feta and mozzarella offer a creamy texture. Serve with toasted pita, naan, or your favorite crusty bread.
Spanish Cod With Chorizo and Fennel
When weeknights get busy, turn to this special seafood dinner featuring cherry tomatoes—it only takes 40 minutes to go from pantry to plate, and the result is spectacular.
Golden Dal With Gingered Tomatoes
Sidney Bensimon
Cozy up with this vegan lentil stew that starts with red lentils and ground turmeric. The extra-special topping is cherry tomatoes, which are sautéed with shallots, fresh ginger, and cumin seeds for added warm flavor.
Baked Rigatoni With Sausage
On a cold night, there’s nothing like digging into this hearty baked pasta that’s made with everything but the kitchen sink—butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, hot Italian sausage, shallots, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.
No-Knead Tomato Focaccia
Making your own bread can seem intimidating, but this no-knead focaccia recipe is foolproof. It’s studded with multi-colored cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes for ultimate flavor.
Whole Baked Trout With Cherry Tomatoes and Potatoes
For an easy dinner recipe with minimal effort, try this baked trout with cherry tomatoes and potatoes. Not only will cooking the whole fish save time, but it will look attractive to boot.
Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad
This no-cook, chilled salad recipe is best saved for a summertime barbecue. It’s packed with cherry tomatoes, corn, and avocado that will taste best in season.
Bucatini With Roasted and Fresh Tomatoes
Cherry and on-the-vine tomatoes are used in two ways in this pasta—half are reserved for roasting, while the other half are raw and mixed with classic toppings like Pecorino Romano, fresh basil, and fresh mint.
Tomato-Beet Salad
This simple salad is full of flavor and healthy to boot. The bright contrast of cherry tomatoes, beets, cilantro, and fresh briny feta makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
Mussels With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, and Tarragon
What’s easy, elegant, and ready in just 15 minutes? This delectable mussel recipe. Cook the shellfish in a white wine-tarragon broth then serve with corn kernels and halved cherry tomatoes.
Tomato and Strawberry Salad
Nico Schinco
Cherry tomatoes and strawberries might seem like an unlikely pairing—but as both are summer fruits, the combination works surprisingly well. Fresh basil and a simple white balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing round it all out.
Pressure-Cooker Corn Risotto
A taste of summer, this comforting risotto is made with fresh corn and cherry tomatoes. Bonus: It’s made in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for easy prep.
Tuna Cakes With Arugula-Tomato Salad
These easy fish cakes made with canned tuna, pickles, and panko make for a healthy dinner option. Serve with a simple salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Martha’s Spaghetti alle Vongole
Martha’s take on this classic linguine dish is made with a white wine sauce and eight ounces of cherry tomatoes. It’s a light and flavorful main dish that is often enjoyed in the summer.
Cherry Tomatoes and Pecorino Quiche
A delicious and vegetarian quiche option that makes the most of juicy, flavorful cherry tomatoes. This recipe can make up to two quiches if you use standard pie pans.
Wilted Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Add this colorful and healthy side to eggs in the morning or to accompany a main dish like poultry, meat, or fish.
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