9 Unforgettable Summer Tomato Recipes

By Kristin Sidorov
On a hot August day, there’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into some sweet, garden-fresh tomatoes. At the peak of perfection right about now, their juicy flavor needs nothing more than a few supporting players (like some yummy cheese or basil) to be a meal all on their own. These no-fuss, super-fresh recipes put tomatoes’ sweet deliciousness front and center.

—Smashed Avocado and Tomato Basil Bruschetta (Ambitious Kitchen)

—Easy Gazpacho (The Fire Island Cookbook)

—Heirloom Tomato Soup with Shrimp and Avocado (Miss in the Kitchen)

—Tomato, Strawberry, Basil, and Aged Cheddar Salad (Mango & Tomato)

—Tomato and Cantaloupe Gazpacho (Pickled Plum)

—Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Black Bean Tacos (Food Fitness Fresh Air)

—Kale and Sausage-Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes (Running to the Kitchen)

—Panzanella with Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives (Kitchen Confidante)

—Tomato-Peach Spritzer (Vegetarian Times)

What’s your favorite way to enjoy tomato season?

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