Whether you’re growing tomatoes in your vegetable garden or picking some up at your local farmers’ market, juicy, ripe, summer tomatoes are at their peak!  I have put together 8 Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes to help you take advantage of this seasonal gift!

I have grown many kinds of tomatoes over the years, but this year, I’m growing Roma tomatoes, small slicing tomatoes, and some mini cherry tomatoes. 

I use my tomatoes in scrambled eggs, guacamole, salsa, on sandwiches, roasted on sheet pan dinners, on burgers, in sauces, the list goes on.  We’re cooking a lot with tomatoes these days! 

What else can I make with fresh tomatoes?

A lot of people are looking for ways to use up tomatoes this time of year, and too often the answer is: pasta sauce. 

As great as pasta sauce is, I’m here to bring you other alternatives. 

So if you’re like me and have tomatoes coming out of your ears, here are 8 Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes to help you use up those beauties!

8 Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes 

1. Middle Eastern Salad Shirazi – This flavorful, chopped salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, and parsley is the epitome of fresh, summer produce! 

If you’re growing cucumbers, it’s a win-win!  This is great served with kabobs or grilled chicken, and I always include it in my Middle Eastern Bowls with rice, hummus, feta cheese, and pita bread.  So good!

2. Garlicky Shrimp in Jalapeno Butter – This one-pan wonder is made with fresh tomatoes, shrimp, jalapenos, garlic, and butter. 

Excellent in tacos, over rice, on mashed potatoes, or with a crusty loaf of bread to mop up the delicious sauce.

3. BEST-EVER Fried Tomatoes with Panko & Manchego Cheese – This Spanish tapas recipe takes fried tomatoes to a new level!  Just look at the crispy panko/manchego cheese coating on the red, ripe tomatoes! 

This amazing recipe is from Albert at Spain on a Fork, where you can find Spain’s famous dishes and other Spanish-influenced recipes.  Check out his blog for paella, sangria, and a plethora of tapas recipes!

4. Mediterranean Balela Salad – Chickpeas, Roma tomatoes, parsley, onion, garlic, and fresh lemon juice make this salad pop with fresh, bright flavors! 

Balela salad is the perfect addition to your Mediterranean meal!

5. Chickpea & Cauliflower Curry – Cauliflower, chickpeas, and ripe cherry tomatoes combined with warm, earthy spices make this flavorful curry a wonderful Indian side dish or vegan entrée served over rice.

6. Bruschetta al Pomodoro – In-season, ripe tomatoes are the star of the show in this classic Italian appetizer! 

Garlic, fresh basil, tomatoes, and olive oil spooned over toasted, garlic-rubbed bread – this recipe is brought to you from the blog, Explore Italy and Beyond, where you can learn to cook authentic Italian dishes, and even create travel itineraries!

7. Slow Cooker Pepper Steak – Tender strips of melt-in-your-mouth steak combined with fresh bell peppers and Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and a delectable, savory sauce is sure to be your next favorite slow cooker meal!  Fantastic served over Herbed Butter Garlic Rice or mashed potatoes!

8. Avocado Pico de Gallo – The ultimate fresh & healthy dip for chips and topping for tacos! 

Best made with sweet, summer tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and creamy avocado, this tasty condiment is the perfect addition to The Best Carne Asada!

I hope you enjoyed this list of 8 Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes! 

I hope it inspires you to create dishes highlighting this amazing fruit, the red, ripe tomato.  

Fun Fact: My youngest, who isn’t a tomato fan, actually loves to snack on home-grown cherry tomatoes sliced in half and sprinkled with salt & pepper.  They’re worth growing for that reason alone!

Did you make any of these recipes?  Let me know in the comments below! ♥ 

I also have a fun Facebook group for us foodies to share recipes and talk about food.  I’d love to have you!  Request to join HERE.  Cheers!