Roundups
40+ Fresh Tomato Recipes
By Samira Kazan
published July 04, 2025
If you’re looking for the best ways to use fresh tomatoes , you’re in the right place. When summer tomatoes are at their peak—juicy, sweet, and packed with flavor—they deserve to shine in more than just one way.
Whether you’re working with garden heirlooms or market-fresh cherry tomatoes, this collection of tomato recipes brings together simple, vibrant dishes for every occasion.
From summery favorites like bruschetta and fresh salads like panzanella , to comforting cooked dishes and pantry staples like homemade tomato paste and DIY ketchup , these ideas will help you make the most of every ripe tomato—no matter how you like to enjoy them.
- Easy fresh tomato recipes (no cooking needed)
- Delicious ways to cook fresh tomatoes
- Homemade tomato pantry staples
Easy fresh tomato recipes (no cooking needed)
These fresh tomato recipes celebrate juicy, ripe tomatoes with simple salads, dips, and easy starters — no cooking needed.

Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad)

Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Caprese)

Simple Mozzarella Bruschetta (Caprese Bruschetta)

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Best Panzanella Salad Recipe

Simple Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad

Best Texas Caviar Ever (Cowboy Caviar)

Quick & Easy Pickled Green Tomatoes

Grilled Peach Burrata Salad with Tomatoes (Peach Caprese Salad)

Pan Con Tomate (Pa Amb Tomàquet | Tomato Bread)

Quick & Easy Homemade Salsa

Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe

How to Make a Bloody Mary (Classic or Virgin)

Bulgur Wheat Salad

Easy Gazpacho Recipe (Cold Tomato Soup)
Delicious ways to cook fresh tomatoes
Warm, cozy, and full of flavor — this section includes everything from creamy tomato soup to pasta bakes, stews, and roasted sides.

Creamy Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

Easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

The Best TikTok Pasta

Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (GF + Vegan Optional)

Zaalouk (Eggplant Tomato Dip)

Simple Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Quick One-Pot Pasta

Shakshuka

Tomato Egg Breakfast Tortilla Quiche (Breakfast Quiche)

The Best Roasted Tomato Salsa Recipe

How To Make Tomato Confit (Slow-Roasted Tomatoes)

Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe (Roja Sauce)

The Best Ever Homemade Chili Recipe
Homemade tomato pantry staples
From sauces and purées to ketchup, juice, and canning basics — these tomato pantry recipes are perfect for stocking up or preserving summer’s best flavors.

How to Make Tomato Paste

DIY Simple Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Quick Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

How to Can Tomato Juice

How to Make Tomato Puree

Canning Tomatoes (An Easy Step-by-Step)

How to Make Tomato Juice (3 Methods)

Homemade Tomato Sauce (Pasta Sauce)

Sun Dried Tomatoes (3 Ways)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso | Red Pesto)
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