Incorporating ripe, juicy tomatoes into everyday meals is a pleasure down South. We have a variety of ideas that make the tomato star in recipes from breakfast to dinner.
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Tomato Pudding
While many tomato puddings don’t include any of the fresh fruit, ours is stuffed with multicolored cherry tomatoes for pops of fresh flavor.
Cracker-Crust Tomato Pie
As one 5-star review of this pie says, “[It’s] even better than the traditional version. You don’t miss the pastry crust at all!”
Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salad
A tangy buttermilk dressing helps the sweet and savory flavors of peaches and tomatoes to intermingle beautifullly.
BLT Seven-Layer Salad
Seven delicious layers (including cornbread, bacon, and lots of tomatoes) add up to one impressive dish to take to your next potluck.
Roasted Pepper-Tomato Salad With Crispy Black-Eyed Peas
Instead of croutons, this tomato salad uses crispy black-eyed peas for crunch.
Muffaletta Panzanella
A riff on the classic New Orleans sandwich, this salad shines extra brightly with ripe summer tomatoes.
Cucumber-Tomato-Avocado Salad
Three of our favorite summertime produce come together in this simple salad. Avocado adds richness, cucumbers add crunch, and sweet, in-season tomatoes add a pop of bright acidity.
Tomato-Mozzarella Salad
Tomato and mozzarella are a classic pairing and for good reason. Here, they are combined with a bacon-garlic dressing for a Southern twist on a traditional salad.
Easy Tomato Soup
Although this recipe calls for canned tomatoes, this soup is truly next-level delicious when made with fresh summer tomatoes instead.
Tomato-Sandwich Toasts
Turn the South’s favorite sandwich into an adorable appetizer for all your summer gatherings. The best part? They only take 15 minutes to make.
Best-Ever Succotash
Succotash is hearty enough to not only be 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.
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.
Tomato Galette
Don’t fuss with homemade pie crust and latticework—this simple galette is just as pretty but way easier.
Southern Tomato Sandwich
When garden tomatoes are at their prime, this is the meal everyone in the South makes—and then eats standing over their kitchen sink to catch every last drop.
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.
Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches With Creamy Cucumber Spread
Enhance fresh heirloom tomatoes by layering them with an herby cream cheese-cucumber mixture on top of thick slices of toasted bread.
Shrimp And Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
Burst cherry tomatoes provide the base for a nearly effortless pasta sauce, and quick-cooking shrimp helps bring together this summer-perfect pasta dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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.
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 host with the most when you add this combination of tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese to your party spread.
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 sliced tomatoes scattered on top.
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.
Smoky Pole Beans And Tomatoes
Just a handful of spices are needed for this summer side dish, which lets the fresh veggies truly shine.
Tomato, Peach, And Corn Salad
Tangy feta cheese pairs perfectly with the sweetness of beefsteak tomato wedges, 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.
Classic Southern 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 toasted version of the lunchtime classic is best with thick-cut bacon to avoid crumbles.
Pickled Green Tomatoes
Enjoy your tomato haul way beyond summertime by making pickled tomatoes and serving them with any meal.
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