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There’s nothing like the flavor of fresh tomatoes while they’re in season. That’s why we put together these easy tomato side dishes that take three steps or less to prepare. They are a colorful addition to any meal and pair perfectly with your favorite burgers, steaks, chicken or fish. Recipes like our Garlicky Marinated Tomatoes and Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad arehealthyand irresistible sides for your dinner plate. You’ll also find some great options to bring to your next potluck.If you have a bowl of tomatoes waiting to be used, place each one stem-side down toprotect them from bruising. To prevent tomatoes from further ripening, keep them away from sunlight and your other fruits and veggies. If you have some unripe tomatoes, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana to speed up the ripening process.
There’s nothing like the flavor of fresh tomatoes while they’re in season. That’s why we put together these easy tomato side dishes that take three steps or less to prepare. They are a colorful addition to any meal and pair perfectly with your favorite burgers, steaks, chicken or fish. Recipes like our Garlicky Marinated Tomatoes and Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad arehealthyand irresistible sides for your dinner plate. You’ll also find some great options to bring to your next potluck.
If you have a bowl of tomatoes waiting to be used, place each one stem-side down toprotect them from bruising. To prevent tomatoes from further ripening, keep them away from sunlight and your other fruits and veggies. If you have some unripe tomatoes, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana to speed up the ripening process.
01of 14Garlicky Marinated TomatoesView RecipeIn this fresh summer dish, juicy ripe tomatoes are marinated in olive oil, vinegar and garlic with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and parsley added at the end. This is the perfect recipe to make during prime tomato season where there are multiple colors and flavors to choose from.
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Garlicky Marinated Tomatoes
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In this fresh summer dish, juicy ripe tomatoes are marinated in olive oil, vinegar and garlic with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and parsley added at the end. This is the perfect recipe to make during prime tomato season where there are multiple colors and flavors to choose from.
02of 14Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped SaladView RecipeA mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side.
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Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad
A mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side.
03of 14Hasselback Tomato Caprese SaladView RecipeUse the hasselback technique to upgrade plain caprese salad with this fun twist! Cutting partially into the whole tomato creates openings to layer in fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a balsamic drizzle for tons of flavor in this unique vegetable side dish recipe.
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Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad
Use the hasselback technique to upgrade plain caprese salad with this fun twist! Cutting partially into the whole tomato creates openings to layer in fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a balsamic drizzle for tons of flavor in this unique vegetable side dish recipe.
04of 14Heirloom Tomato & Summer Vegetable SaladView RecipeAllowing the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving means the raw vegetables get a chance to soak up the tangy-sweet dressing in this healthy side dish recipe. Serve with grilled chicken, steak, mushrooms or tofu.
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Heirloom Tomato & Summer Vegetable Salad
Allowing the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving means the raw vegetables get a chance to soak up the tangy-sweet dressing in this healthy side dish recipe. Serve with grilled chicken, steak, mushrooms or tofu.
05of 14Tomato, Watermelon & Avocado SaladView RecipeEnjoy this refreshing healthy salad recipe as a side dish or dice the tomatoes, watermelon and avocado smaller (1/2- to 1/4-inch pieces) and serve as a condiment for grilled fish, shrimp or chicken.
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Tomato, Watermelon & Avocado Salad
Enjoy this refreshing healthy salad recipe as a side dish or dice the tomatoes, watermelon and avocado smaller (1/2- to 1/4-inch pieces) and serve as a condiment for grilled fish, shrimp or chicken.
06of 14Sheet-Pan RatatouilleView RecipeRatatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables. Bake the tomatoes on a separate pan so that the steam from the tomatoes won’t steam the other vegetables.
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Sheet-Pan Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables. Bake the tomatoes on a separate pan so that the steam from the tomatoes won’t steam the other vegetables.
07of 14Caprese Salad with Cherry TomatoesView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallThe basil dressing packs a punch in this caprese salad with cherry tomatoes. Dark balsamic vinegar is traditional, but to make the color pop, white balsamic vinegar can be used in its place.
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Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
The basil dressing packs a punch in this caprese salad with cherry tomatoes. Dark balsamic vinegar is traditional, but to make the color pop, white balsamic vinegar can be used in its place.
08of 14Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato DipView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.
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Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
This skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.
09of 14Fresh Southern Succotash with BaconView RecipeAndrea MathisThis Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.
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Fresh Southern Succotash with Bacon
Andrea Mathis
This Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.
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Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
Greg Dupree
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French Ratatouille
12of 14Caprese Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeWe’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
We’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
13of 14Greek Potato SaladView RecipeIn this healthy potato salad recipe, a white-wine vinaigrette dresses the potatoes, tomatoes, feta and olives. Waxy potatoes, such as red and yellow, make the best potato salad because they hold their shape when cooked. Keep the potato skins on for more fiber and potassium.
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Greek Potato Salad
In this healthy potato salad recipe, a white-wine vinaigrette dresses the potatoes, tomatoes, feta and olives. Waxy potatoes, such as red and yellow, make the best potato salad because they hold their shape when cooked. Keep the potato skins on for more fiber and potassium.
14of 14Grilled Summer Squash, Onions, and TomatoesView RecipeEnjoy the freshest summer vegetables hot off the grill, flavored with herbs and a hint of garlic.
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Grilled Summer Squash, Onions, and Tomatoes
Enjoy the freshest summer vegetables hot off the grill, flavored with herbs and a hint of garlic.
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