28 Flavor-Packed Cherry Tomato Recipes

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Salad

Photo: Sang An

The cherry tomato may not be mighty in terms of size, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious. Sometimes the best tastes come in small packages, and no tomato variety rivals the sweet flavor punch packed into every cherry tomato. Flip though the gallery to check out our favorite cherry tomato recipes, including fun takes on caprese salad, blistered cherry tomatoes, pasta dishes adorned with cherry tomatoes, and cherry tomato-heavy Spanish salsa.

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Corn Salad With Soybeans, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil

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Corn Salad With Soybeans, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil Recipe

This simple, tasty salad from Abra Berens' Ruffage is summer in a bowl.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Cherry Tomato Dal

Roasted Cauliflower & Cherry Tomato Dal Recipe

Lunch: Keep hunger pangs away with these healthy and delicious dishes! 150 calories and under. Lose weight the 5:2 way. This healthy recipe is featured in the lunch section of the new 5:2 Starter's Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over 100 tasty recipes that meet the daily 500 calorie allotment for the 2 days of intermittent fasting, as required by the 5:2 Diet.

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Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Julia Levy

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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes Recipe

This twist on chicken piccata has the traditional sauce made from butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine, but gets a burst of summery flavor from blistered tomatoes. Avoid over-stirring the cherry tomatoes in the hot pan; you want them to brown and caramelize. Use your favorite dry white wine in the recipe, and serve the rest with dinner.

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Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago

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Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago Recipe

This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes.

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The Ultimate Summer Tomato Salad

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Styling: Rishon Hanners

The Ultimate Summer Tomato Salad Recipe

Everything about this stunner of a salad screams summer. Visit your local farmers’ market, favorite roadside produce stand, or get your hands on a CSA to bring this seasonal salad to life with the freshest flavors possible. With a variety of vibrant flavors and textures—all tied together with an addictive Herbed Avocado-Tahini Dressing—this dish puts a standard salad to shame. You’ll be sure to turn heads with this beauty at your next family cook out or weekend block party; of course, it’s totally worth making all for yourself, too… because it’s just that good, and you deserve it.

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Millet and Tomatoes

Victor Protasio

Millet and Tomatoes Recipe

Give another grain a try. One of the most common staple grains in other parts of the world, millet (available from Bob's Red Mill) is a naturally gluten-free whole grain. Its nutty corn flavor pairs well with tart cherry tomatoes, thyme, and Parmesan in this easy side. Cooking the millet in a little butter until it's fragrant and golden is worth the extra couple minutes to bring out the toasty grain flavor. Serve with seared scallops or top with a poached egg and round out your plate with a baby kale salad.

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
For an easy, no-cook side dish, serve Mozzarella-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes. These stuffed cherry tomatoes are a tasty complement to summertime grilling.

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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

You can make this without the shrimp. Sauté garlic in the skillet as directed, and add the pasta water and parsley, omitting shrimp. If you omit the shrimp, also toss in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese. Roasting cherry tomatoes intensifies their flavor without a lot of fuss to make this spaghetti easy and full of flavor.

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Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts Recipe

You don’t have to wait for cold weather to enjoy a satisfying bowl of soup. Gazpacho is a refreshingly chilled, summer soup, usually made with a pureed mixture of fresh tomatoes and other garden vegetables, olive oil, breadcrumbs garlic. You can even stir in cold shrimp or crab to make this a more complete meal. The gazpacho is even better when prepared one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, which allows the flavors more time to blend.

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Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomatoes

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Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Serve with grilled flank steak or chicken breasts, and you'll have a fantastic weeknight dinner. Use asparagus that are medium-thick for this recipe--not pencil-thin spears.

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Cherry Tomato Confit

Photography: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Cherry Tomato Confit Recipe

Because the oil picks up the flavors of the garlic and thyme, a milder, less expensive oil works best.

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Blistered Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes

Caitlin Bensel

Blistered Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Fregola with Charred Onions and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Fregola with Charred Onions and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Fregola is a bead-shaped pasta from Sardinia; it's nicely chewy and can be used as a phenomenal base for a summer salad. Chef Jeff Banker roasts cherry tomatoes in the oven before he adds them to the fregola, which makes them especially sweet.

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Smaller tomatoes, like cherry or grape, have brighter, fruitier flavors than larger ones. Look for colorful selections such as the orange Sun Gold and the purple Black Cherry. Cherry tomatoes need only a few minutes in a hot pan before they soften and release their naturally sweet juices. For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp, not frozen, and don’t overcook them, or the shrimp will become tough. Tarragon’s anise notes complement the cherry tomatoes and cream, but you can substitute basil or oregano.

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Grilled Pompano with Salsa Verde and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

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Grilled Pompano with Salsa Verde and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes Recipe

One pan, a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes are all you need to put this impressive pork chop skillet dinner on the table. This flavor-packed, single-skillet supper is an easy dinner for two that feels like something special. It’s also an ideal recipe for one, as the leftover chop and veggies reheat well for a next-day lunch worth looking forward to.

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Roasted Tomato, Salami, and Mozzarella Pasta

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Roasted Tomato, Salami, and Mozzarella Pasta Recipe

This recipe gives you all the favorite flavors of a baked pasta dish without heating up the oven. Round out this easy weeknight meal with a simple and satisfying dessert. When a recipe calls for a small amount of an ingredient, such as the cup of arugula in this recipe, save money and buy what you need from the salad bar at your grocery store instead of purchasing an entire package.

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Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms

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Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms Recipe

Slender haricots verts need little embellishment. Here they're tossed with a good dose of cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Once it's cooked, the flavor mellows considerably. If you can't find the tiny French green beans, substitute regular green beans and increase the cook time in boiling water to five minutes to ensure they're done.

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Cherry Tomato Fondue

Cherry Tomato Fondue Recipe

Greg DuPree

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Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes makes an elegant dinner for entertaining. Spaghetti dressed with clams is a Southern italian classic, and tomatoes contribute a contemporary addition.

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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes

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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Layers of eggplant, melted cheese, and grilled tomatoes stack up for a satisfying meal on meatless Monday (or any night of the week). Serve with crusty grilled bread and a crisp green salad.

Wine pairing: An earthy, lively red like Imagery Estate 2013 Sangiovese (Sonoma County; $42).

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Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant

Victor Protasio

Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant Recipe

Congratulations—You just found your new go-to pasta salad! This veggie-packed beauty is nice and filling, thanks to meaty eggplant. If you can’t find burrata, simply tear 6 ounces of fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Heading to a potluck? Feel free to make this recipe ahead of time; just be sure to let it come to room temperature and toss with an extra drizzle of vinegar and oil before serving. Add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh basil leaves for an extra layer of flavor.

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

A Caprese salad—tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese—is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to show off peak-season Southern-grown tomatoes. Give this salad a fun new look by using a mix of multicolored cherry tomatoes and small fresh mozzarella balls (also called “bocconcini”) tossed in a simple vinaigrette. The dressing calls for white balsamic vinegar—regular balsamic vinegar will taste fine, but will turn the cheese brown—but you can use white wine vinegar instead. While we love the look of this side dish on a pretty platter, you can also skewer the ingredients to make Caprese kebabs. Either way, Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad is best served at room temperature (not straight from the refrigerator) when the tomatoes are juicy and the cheese is soft.

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Spanish Salsa

Caitlin Bensel

Spanish Salsa Recipe

This hearty condiment can stand up to just about anything, from charred flank steak to grilled halibut. If you can’t find Castelvetrano olives, pick out the mildest green olives you can find.

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Blistered Peppers and Tomatoes

Caitlin Bensel

Blistered Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

Popping up in more grocery stores these days, shishito peppers are a mild, thin-skinned pepper that have a secret—about one in eight has a surprising kick of heat. For a milder dish, substitute mini bell peppers.

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Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Gravy

Antonis Achilleos

Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Gravy Recipe

This recipe will remind you of how good a pork chop can be. While the pork chops roast in the oven, the savory pan gravy comes together quickly on the stove-top, making a company-worthy meal in under an hour. You can easily swap out the green beans for thin asparagus spears or sliced zucchini for a personalized dish.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Salad

Photo: Sang An

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Salad Recipe

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28 Flavor-Packed Cherry Tomato Recipes

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Corn Salad With Soybeans, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil

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Roasted Cauliflower & Cherry Tomato Dal

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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes

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Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago

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The Ultimate Summer Tomato Salad

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Millet and Tomatoes

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

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Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomatoes

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Cherry Tomato Confit

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Blistered Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes

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Fregola with Charred Onions and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

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Grilled Pompano with Salsa Verde and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes

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Roasted Tomato, Salami, and Mozzarella Pasta

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Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms

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Cherry Tomato Fondue

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Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes

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Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

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Spanish Salsa

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Blistered Peppers and Tomatoes

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