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    33 *BEST* Cherry Tomato Recipes

    Published: Aug 9, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Looking for new ways to use up your abundance of fresh garden cherry tomatoes? I've got you covered with the very best cherry tomato recipes for salads, salsas, pasta, pizza, and more. 

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    Juicy summer cherry tomatoes are such sweet little treasures, I almost consider them a "sorry about that" for our brutal Midwestern winters. 

    And whether you grow them in your vegetable garden or grab them at the grocery store or farmers markets, the options to work these juicy little tomatoes into a delicious recipe are as scrumptious as they are endless.  

    What to Do with Cherry Tomatoes

    Cherry tomatoes are delicious raw, roasted, sauteed, or sun-dried and bring bright bursts of flavor to salads, salsas, pasta, pizza, and more. 

    Check out some of our favorite cherry tomato recipes below from the best food bloggers around. I have a feeling you're about to find your new favorite recipe.

    And if you're up to your eyeballs in an over-abundance of cherry tomatoes, you'll find several different ways to preserve them by making sauce or jam, dehydrating them, or roasting them in the oven or air fryer.

    Keep scrolling for tips on how to pick, store, and freeze cherry tomatoes.

    The BEST Cherry Tomato Recipes

    1

    Sheet-Pan Salmon

    Photo Credit: grandbaby-cakes.com

    Savor the flavors of this delicious Sheet-Pan Salmon recipe, featuring a mouthwatering jerk marinade and refreshing cucumber-cherry tomato salad. It’s an easy-to-make dish for special occasions or busy weeknights when you’re in the mood for good food.

    2

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

    Photo Credit: itsavegworldafterall.com

    This delicious tart recipe features oven-roasted cherry tomatoes on top of herbed cheese and puff pastry. Impressive, flavorful dish, perfect for a dinner party or weeknight dinner. 

    3

    Pesto Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: www.lovefromtheoven.com

    Pesto Pasta Salad comes together with cooked pasta noodles tossed with all your favorite veggies and a zesty pesto sauce. Light, simple side dish or easy meal that is bursting with flavor! 

    4

    Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

    Photo Credit: thecleaneatingcouple.com

    Learn how to make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with fresh cherry tomatoes. An easy fresh tomato pasta sauce recipe everyone will love!

    5

    Corn Salad

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    Bright and colorful cucumber, red onions, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese make up this refreshing corn salad. Perfect for backyard barbecues and cookouts and takes just minutes to make!

    6

    How to Make Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: delicioustable.com

    Learn how to dehydrate cherry tomatoes at home in the oven or by using a food dehydrator. Homemade sun-dried cherry tomatoes are a tasty snack and delicious in sandwich wraps, pasta salads, and more. 

    7

    Caprese Spinach and Arugula Salad

    Caprese Spinach Arugula Salad is a vibrant salad with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, avocado, and toasted walnuts, drizzled with a delicious maple balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner side salad -- or make it a meal with grilled chicken or shrimp.

    8

    Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: bunnyswarmoven.net

    Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes is a delicious, easy recipe that's also easy on your budget.  

    9

    Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil

    Photo Credit: www.modernhoney.com

    A fresh and vibrant vegetable dish made with sauteed zucchini noodles, garlic, olive oil, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and basil.

    10

    Easy Tuna Nicoise Salad (Sheet Pan Recipe)

    This easy sheet pan Tuna Nicoise Salad recipe is a simple main dish salad with roasted red potatoes and green beans, olives, hard-boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, and tuna in a delightful lemon vinaigrette. Delicious light dinner for warm summer months or anytime.

    11

    Super Easy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    TikTok’s popular baked feta pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight vegetarian meal. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this creamy baked feta pasta is a delicious way to make the most of tomato season. Make it once, and you’ll keep making it over and over again!

    12

    Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: plantbasedonabudget.com

    Roasted cherry tomatoes are quick and easy and turn into caramelized morsels, bursting with sweet, concentrated flavor. Pair with garlic, herbs, and balsamic vinegar for the ultimate summer appetizer, side, or topping. Great cherry tomato recipe you can make in just 30 minutes!

    13

    Slow Cooker Cherry Tomato Sauce

    Photo Credit: brooklynfarmgirl.com

    Slow Cooker Cherry Tomato Sauce recipe is a creamy, easy-to-make sauce to use in casseroles, pasta dishes, or on pizza. Delicious to serve as-is or can or freeze for later. 

    14

    Zesty Quinoa Salad

    This Zesty Quinoa Salad is a delicious side dish loaded with quinoa, wild rice, fresh herbs, and fresh veggies in a zippy lime vinaigrette. Easy and delicious grilling side dish, potluck salad, or meal prep lunch.

    15

    Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Preserved in Olive Oil

    Photo Credit: heartbeetkitchen.com

    Savor summer with slow roasted cherry tomatoes preserved in olive oil! Oven-roasted tomatoes are rich and savory and a wonderful addition to soups, pasta, and bread. This simple recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of summer tomatoes. 

    16

    Perfect Pan-Seared Sea Bass

    Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

    Seared seabass nestled in a shallot cherry tomato sauce is a quick, elegant dinner -- and a great recipe for date night! 

    17

    Easy Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

    Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

    Whip up a scrumptious meal in a mere 30 minutes with this baked pesto mozzarella chicken. It's a straightforward, low-carb, and gluten-free dish, crafted using cherry tomatoes and a handful of simple ingredients.

    18

    Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.thecookingduo.com

    Crafted in only 30 minutes, the Balsamic Pasta Salad harmonizes pasta shells, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and a sweet-and-sour balsamic vinaigrette. An ideal choice for spring celebrations or outdoor BBQs, this vibrant side dish shines with fresh flavor and color.

    19

    Chicken Pomodoro {20 MIN + EASY Recipe!}

    Photo Credit: easyfamilyrecipes.com

    This Homemade Chicken Pomodoro looks fancy, but is equally EASY, FAST, and amazingly DELICIOUS! It's made with tender chicken breast seasoned and seared, then cooked to perfection in a homemade tomato sauce. Both hearty and wholesome, this flavor-packed meal is sure to become a new family favorite. 

    20

    Burrata Bruschetta (with tomato basil topping)

    Photo Credit: www.mapleandmango.com

    This easy-to-make Burrata Bruschetta recipe is the ultimate summer appetizer! It features creamy burrata cheese and a delicious fresh tomato basil topping on garlic-rubbed slices of crispy, toasted bread. Absolutely delicious!

    21

    Easy Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Baked Gnocchi Recipe)

    Photo Credit: homecookingcollective.com

    Baked gnocchi in tomato sauce and cheesy mozzarella star in this easy, comforting, and delicious Italian recipe, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina.

    22

    Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

    Photo Credit: lovefromthetable.com

    Grilled bruschetta chicken is a perfect easy summer meal. Lightly seasoned grilled chicken breasts are topped with sweet cherry tomato basil salad and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a fresh, healthy, and delicious dinner.

    23

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup (with Boursin Cheese)

    Photo Credit: tablenutrition.com

    Cherry tomato soup is super simple and a great “hands-off” side dish for your weeknight dinner. The cherry tomatoes are bright and flavorful and the herby Boursin cheese makes it rich and creamy. Pair it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich for a classic comfort meal the whole family will enjoy.

    24

    Cherry Tomato Salsa with Red Onion

    Photo Credit: biteontheside.com

    Cherry tomato salsa recipe is bursting with fresh, tangy, and sweet flavor. Made with red onion, cilantro, and lime, this Mexican-inspired recipe is a great topping for tacos and tostadas or an easy side salad. 

    25

    Baked Cod

    Photo Credit: cinnamonandsageco.com

    This easy and flavorful Baked Cod recipe is the best way to end the day. The delicious combination of cod, tomatoes, feta cheese, and more create a fast, easy, wholesome Mediterranean meal you'll look forward to. 

    26

    Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Tomato Olive Relish

    Photo Credit: www.threeolivesbranch.com

    Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Tomato Olive Relish is a simple grilled fish recipe topped with briny olives and a simple warm salsa for a healthy and light dinner.

    27

    Detroit Style Pizza Recipe

    Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

    This Detroit Style Pizza Recipe has an irresistible crispy and chewy crust, tons of gooey cheese, and a zesty pickled tomato sauce. 

    28

    Bloody Mary Shrimp

    Photo Credit: twocloveskitchen.com

    This Bloody Mary Shrimp recipe takes the flavors from your favorite cocktail and turns it into a delicious weeknight dinner! With ripe cherry tomatoes, spicy horseradish, and plump shrimp, this is an easy, flavorful meal that will impress.

    29

    Goat Cheese Risotto with Cherry Tomato Confit

    Photo Credit: www.barleyandsage.com

    Creamy goat cheese risotto with flavorful cherry tomato and garlic confit is a match made in heaven in this delicious summer lunch or side dish. And don't be fooled into thinking risotto is difficult to make, it's actually quite easy! 

    30

    Small Batch Cherry Tomato Jam

    Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

    Small Batch Cherry Tomato Jam is an easy savory cherry tomato jam that’s the perfect condiment for cheese plates, burgers, sandwiches, and more!

    31

    Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

    Photo Credit: thesageapron.com

    This cherry tomato and mozzarella Caprese salad with roasted tomato vinaigrette is vibrant, healthy, and full of bright, fresh flavors. This delicious salad is brimming with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar -- and a great recipe for when you have a lot of cherry tomatoes to use up. 

    32

    Spinach and Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

    Photo Credit: kitchenontheavenue.com

    This Cherry Tomato Spinach Pasta recipe is made with fresh ingredients that promise great flavors in every bite. This nutritious and satisfying cherry tomato pasta recipe is made with fresh sweet cherry tomatoes, tender spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta. It takes only 30 minutes to prepare this recipe, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.

    33

    Air Fryer Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.everydayfamilycooking.com

    Learn how to roast cherry tomatoes in your air fryer! They cook up faster than the oven and offer a burst of flavor with every bite. 

    FAQs

    When are cherry tomatoes ready to pick?

    Cherry tomatoes generally ripen around 60 days or so after planting. They are ready to pick when the color has changed from green to red -- or orange or yellow, depending on the type of cherry tomatoes you planted -- and they are easy to remove from the stem. 

    How do you pick cherry tomatoes?

    Ripe cherry tomatoes are very easy to harvest and will practically fall off the stem with very little effort. You don't even need scissors or a pruner. To pick cherry tomatoes, use gentle pressure to pull them off the vine one by one. If all of the cherry tomatoes in a cluster are ripe, you can also snip off the entire stem.

    What is the best way to store cherry tomatoes?

    Store cherry tomatoes at room temperature on the counter in a bowl and plan to eat them in a few days.

    Can you freeze cherry tomatoes?

    Yes, cherry tomatoes are really easy to freeze! Just wash and dry them, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cherry tomatoes to an airtight container or freezer bag. 

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