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    41 Cherry Tomato Recipes From Entrees To Snacks

    by Kathy Owen

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    These cherry tomato recipes will help you make the most of your garden bounty or fresh from the market cherry tomatoes. From salad toppers to homemade pico, and everything in between, there's so much you can do with this delicious fruit.

    Cherry Tomato Recipes

    You will never have to worry about cherry tomatoes going to waste once you learn all the ways you can work with them in the kitchen.

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    Close-up of fresh green beans mixed with whole and halved grape tomatoes, lightly coated in olive oil with visible bits of minced garlic—one of the best side dishes for any meal.

    Green Bean Tomato Salad

    This is the perfect summer or anytime salad. It is very flavorful and eye-catching. It's best made with fresh green beans, but you could substitute cooked and cooled frozen green beans.

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    A glass bowl filled with Fresh Pico de Gallo made of chopped tomatoes, yellow peppers, onions, cilantro, and herbs sits on a wooden surface.

    How To Make Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa

    Fresh is always best and this dish will leave you wanting more. Make with cherry tomatoes or regular large tomatoes.

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    Bowl of chunky tomato salsa—perfect for cherry tomato recipes—garnished with cilantro, served with a blue corn tortilla chip. A lime wedge is visible in the corner.

    Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo for the Freezer

    Photo Credit: www.sungrownkitchen.com

    Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo for the Freezer is the perfect garden tomato use-up recipe for all those extra cherry tomatoes! It's seriously delicious salsa, made fast and easy in the food processor in under a minute, with extra to stock away in your freezer.

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    Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, and Arugula

    Photo Credit: theheirloompantry.co

    Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Tomatoes, and Arugula is the perfect scrambled eggs recipe for a lazy weekend breakfast. It features fluffy soft-scrambled eggs, creamy burrata, blistered cherry tomatoes, and an arugula salad topped with a balsamic glaze. It takes just a few minutes of prep time to make this restaurant-worthy brunch!

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    Colorful sliced heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are arranged on a layer of creamy spread atop a crust, garnished with fresh mint and herbs—an elegant addition to your collection of cherry tomato recipes.

    Heirloom Tomato Tart

    Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

    Heirloom Tomato Tart is one of the most beautiful and delicious recipes you can make from both regular and cherry tomatoes. It’s not only scrumptious, but it’s also a work of art.

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    A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese on top, perfect for anyone exploring cherry tomato recipes, is beautifully presented and sprinkled on a green cloth.

    Fresh Grape Tomato Pasta

    Photo Credit: mangiawithmichele.com

    The bright flavors of summer inspired this delicious, quick, and simple Fresh Grape Tomato Pasta recipe, although it is great all year round! Fresh grape tomatoes are quickly sautéed in olive oil with copious amounts of garlic, then finished with your favorite pasta and lots of fresh basil and Pecorino Romano cheese. It will be your new weeknight favorite - mamma mia!

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    A colorful salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, yellow peppers, feta, croutons, and seeds on a plate that says, You do not like them. So you say. Try them Try them—discovering delicious cherry tomato recipes might just change your mind. A fork rests on the plate.

    Couscous Chicken Salad With Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.365daysofbakingandmore.com

    This Couscous Chicken Salad is made with pearl couscous, grilled or cooked chicken, bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, arugula, feta cheese, and tossed with paprika vinaigrette! It’s an easy and delicious salad to eat warm for dinner, and again the next day cold for lunch.

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    A white bowl filled with a colorful tomato salad, featuring red and yellow cherry tomatoes, chopped red onions, and fresh herbs—perfect for those seeking delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Cherry Tomato Salsa with Red Onion

    Photo Credit: biteontheside.com

    Fresh, tangy, and sweet, this cherry tomato salsa recipe is a great topping for tacos and tostadas, or serve it up as an easy side salad. With flavors of red onion, cilantro, and lime, this Mexican-inspired recipe is vibrant in taste and looks!

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    A bowl of creamy polenta topped with grilled halloumi slices and roasted cherry tomatoes, with a pan of more roasted tomatoes nearby—this dish is a delicious addition to your collection of cherry tomato recipes.

    Polenta With Cherry Tomatoes & Halloumi

    Photo Credit: ohsweetcultureshock.com

    This Polenta With Cherry Tomatoes & Fried Halloumi is a delicious summer dinner. This dish is super easy to prepare and the perfect comfort food. Creamy polenta topped with soft cherry tomatoes and crispy halloumi make an amazing summer flavor explosion.

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    A white bowl filled with caprese bowtie pasta salad, featuring bowtie pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs—a delicious addition to your collection of cherry tomato recipes. Other salad ingredients and utensils are visible in the background.

    Caprese Bowtie Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

    A simple and delicious salad made with bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and tossed in Italian dressing. It’s easy, fresh, and perfect for summer parties!

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    A small glass jar filled with yellow salad dressing, with herbs settled at the bottom, sits on a marble surface. Perfect for drizzling over your favorite cherry tomato recipes, this vibrant dressing is accompanied by a sprig of fresh oregano lying in front of the jar. A white tiled wall forms the background.

    Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: emilyfabulous.com

    A bright, fresh, and delicious Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad that makes the perfect side dish or light meal. This dish is packed with fresh vegetables, and orzo pasta, and topped off with a homemade lemon-herb dressing for the perfect Greek-inspired salad.

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    A plate of spaghetti topped with colorful cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and herbs—a vibrant example of cherry tomato recipes—served with a large spoon and fork on a white ornate plate.

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

    Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

    Enjoy the bright flavors of this delicious Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta. Al Dente pasta is tossed with roasted tomatoes for a simple to prepare meal. It is so tasty, with minimal effort involved!

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    Toasted bread slices topped with creamy cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, and green pesto, served on a white plate with fresh basil leaves and a bowl of extra tomatoes—this is one of the most delicious cherry tomato recipes for a vibrant appetizer or light lunch.

    Pesto Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: thesavorycipolla.com

    This pesto ricotta crostini with roasted cherry tomatoes is a rustic and delicious appetizer perfect for any summer occasion. This quick and easy recipe uses only a few simple ingredients making it ideal for entertaining or a tasty snack.

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    Toasted bread slices topped with creamy cheese, halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, arranged on a white surface.

    Caprese Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

    Photo Credit: thesavorycipolla.com

    An easy summer appetizer, this Caprese Burrata Bruschetta comes together in just a few minutes. Toasted bruschetta is rubbed with garlic while still warm. Then topped with creamy burrata, ripe sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and drizzled sweet balsamic glaze

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    A glass jar of tomato sauce with a pestle inside sits on a wooden table, surrounded by cherry tomatoes, cheese, and bottles of oil and vinegar in the background—an inviting scene perfect for inspiring new cherry tomato recipes.

    Sweet & Savory Small Batch Cherry Tomato Jam

    Photo Credit: thedeliciousspoon.com

    This recipe for Cherry tomato jam is amazing on sandwiches, burgers, over eggs, on pizza, and more. The possibilities are endless! Sweet and savory this jam is the best way to use up a garden full of fresh Cherry tomatoes!

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    Skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves are arranged on a white platter, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. A dish of basil and a bowl of balsamic sit nearby, making this an elegant addition to your collection of cherry tomato recipes.

    Caprese Skewers with a Balsamic Glaze

    Photo Credit: eatmediterraneanfood.com

    The Caprese Skewers are an elegant and easy twist on the classic Caprese Salad dish. They are great snacks or finger food and are very quick to prepare. They are an excellent appetizer for a casual get-together or a holiday dinner party.

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    A white bowl filled with orange cherry tomatoes sits on a wooden surface, with more cherry tomatoes scattered around it—perfect inspiration for delicious tomato soup recipes.

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup

    Photo Credit: fearlesseating.net

    This recipe is as simple as roasting cherry tomatoes with garlic and onion, adding it to a stockpot with broth, and pureeing it with your choice of herbs. The roasting deepens the flavor and creates a deeply nourishing and satisfying late summer soup.

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    A black plate with shell pasta arranged in a ring, topped with chunky tomato sauce inspired by cherry tomato recipes and garnished with two fresh basil leaves in the center. The plate sits on a wooden surface.

    Cherry Tomato Sauce Recipe

    Photo Credit: serenetrail.com

    There is something so special about homemade tomato sauce. This delicious recipe comes together in just a few steps with simple ingredients such as fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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    A close-up of a savory tart topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh chopped basil, set on a rustic wooden surface—perfect inspiration for those seeking delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Fresh Cherry Tomato Tart

    Photo Credit: thegoodheartedwoman.com

    Anchored in a bed of nutty pesto, jammy caramelized onions, and salty feta, a bounty of fresh cherry tomatoes completes this delicious savory tart. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a light summer meal.

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    A plate with baked salmon, roasted potatoes, fennel, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh dill—perfect for those seeking new cherry tomato recipes. Lemon wedges are on the side. A fork and knife rest on the plate, with a small bowl of lemon wedges in the background.

    Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

    Photo Credit: eatmediterraneanfood.com

    The richness of salmon is contrasted by the bright aromatic fennel and mellow roasted tomatoes. The combination of lemon, garlic, and olive oil — ingredients that define Mediterranean cooking — makes an intensely flavorful, vibrant dish.

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    A bowl of salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil on a rustic wooden table—a perfect example for those seeking delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Arugula Caprese Salad

    Photo Credit: www.saladsforall.com

    This vibrant salad is packed full of flavor and nutrients. It has fresh cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, soft cheese, and plenty of fresh basil. The addition of peppery arugula leaves bulks out this arugula Caprese salad and gives it an extra nutritious kick.

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    Four glass jars filled with pickled cherry tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices, sealed with metal lids, sit on a wooden surface. A loose cherry tomato and some herbs are also visible nearby, offering inspiration for delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Pickled Cherry Tomatoes (With Canning Instructions)

    Photo Credit: www.earthfoodandfire.com

    Preserve your cherry tomatoes for year-round enjoyment with this simple recipe. Pickles cherry tomatoes pack a flavorful punch, and are great in salads, salad dressing, on burgers, sandwiches, and more!

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    A rustic, round galette crust filled with assorted colorful cherry tomatoes sits on a white surface, offering inspiration for delicious cherry tomato recipes, with more tomatoes and fresh basil nearby.

    Tomato Galette

    Photo Credit: renanas.kitchen

    There are many kinds of galette and this one is savory. The galette has a rustic look and you do not need to be a fancy chef to create it. This tomato galette is perfect for a light dinner or a summer picnic.

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    Two plates of spaghetti with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil sit on a dark table—an inviting display perfect for fans of cherry tomato recipes. Nearby are cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, salt, basil leaves, and a small knife on a plate.

    Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: ohsweetcultureshock.com

    Making this Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Spaghetti is incredibly simple! You will not need much energy to prepare it and you will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes! Burst cherry tomatoes, soft mozzarella balls, and fresh basil over al dente spaghetti will for sure be a family favorite in no time!

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    A plate of fettuccine pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and seasonings—perfect for those looking to explore delicious cherry tomato recipes—with a fork and scattered tomatoes and basil in the background.

    Chicken Cherry Tomato Pasta · Chef Not Required...

    Photo Credit: www.chefnotrequired.com

    Chicken Cherry Tomato Pasta - a pasta dish packed with burst cherry tomatoes, topped with buttery herb and garlic oven-roasted chicken breast.

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    A glass jar filled with sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary sprigs, inspired by classic cherry tomato recipes, with olive oil being poured over the contents. The jar is on a wooden surface.

    How to Dry Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Preserve those gorgeous gems of summer with this easy recipe for dried cherry tomatoes 

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    Two slices of toasted bread topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and chopped fresh herbs, served on a white plate—perfect for those seeking delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Cherry Tomato Confit (Under 30 Minutes)

    Photo Credit: gypsyplate.com

    Celebrate summer's bounty with this amazing Cherry Tomato Confit. It's so easy to make and is amazingly versatile.

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    Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.sungrownkitchen.com

    Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes is a summer classic when garden tomatoes are perfectly ripe, basil is overflowing its pot, and appetizers are eaten on the patio! This 10-minute appetizer is easy to throw together, and perfect for any summer occasion.

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    A plate of spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and grated cheese, served with a creamy white sauce on the side. A fork rests on the plate—perfect for those searching for delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Whipped Ricotta

    Photo Credit: www.barleyandsage.com

    This burst cherry tomato pasta with whipped ricotta is super simple and a perfect way to use up all those summer cherry tomatoes! It's light, full of flavor, and can serve as an easy lunch or side dish.

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    Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.thefoodhussy.com

    Pesto Pasta with fresh tomatoes, asparagus, and feta is such a simple recipe to make! It’s great for any quick weeknight meal or a side dish.

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    Bowl of tortellini pasta salad with juicy cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and pesto—one of the most delicious cherry tomato recipes—being mixed with a wooden spoon.

    Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

    Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

    This flavor-packed, easy tortellini pasta salad is made with cheese tortellini pasta, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, pesto, and basil. It makes for a delicious side dish or even a light lunch or dinner--especially on hot summer days.

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    A white bowl of penne pasta with green pesto, sliced mushrooms, and cherry tomato halves, placed on a wooden board with extra cherry tomatoes around—an appetizing addition to your favorite cherry tomato recipes.

    Pesto pasta with mushroom and cherry tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.rakshaskitchen.com

    Pesto pasta with mushroom and cherry tomatoes is an easy vegetarian pasta recipe in which I have used cilantro pesto instead of basil pesto. I have also added blanched almonds for making this pasta which complements the taste of cilantro leaves.

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    Close-up of a fresh salad featuring cherry tomatoes, white beans, greens, and herbs—perfect inspiration for cherry tomato recipes— with Platter Talk watermark in the top left corner.

    White Bean Salad & Cherry Tomatoes - Bright, Light & Full of Health

    Photo Credit: www.plattertalk.com

    Add some health and flavor to your salad game with this easy-to-make white bean and cherry tomato salad!

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    A white bowl of pasta topped with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and fresh basil, with a fork and a striped cloth napkin nearby—perfect inspiration for those searching for cherry tomato recipes. Another bowl of pasta is partially visible in the background.

    Blender Cherry Tomato Sauce | Carolyn's Cooking

    Photo Credit: www.carolynscooking.com

    At the very end of summer, when the tomatoes are at their best and sweetest, they don't even need cooking to become a delicious tomato sauce! This no-cook, three-ingredient tomato sauce takes just minutes to make and all you need to do is dump everything in a blender!

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    A bowl of beet and tomato salad with walnuts, sprinkled with crumbled cheese and chopped herbs, served on a white and blue ceramic plate—an irresistible addition to your cherry tomato recipes collection.

    Roasted Beet Salad with Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese

    Photo Credit: delightfulplate.com

    This roasted beet salad with cherry tomato and goat cheese is refreshing and fun to eat. It can be made ahead so easily

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    A glass jar filled with yellow and red cherry tomatoes submerged in liquid, topped with two fresh basil leaves, viewed from above on a wooden surface—perfect inspiration for those seeking new cherry tomato recipes.

    Fermented Cherry Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: www.growforagecookferment.com

    Home fermented cherry tomatoes offer a pleasant effervescence as they burst in your mouth. I bet you can't eat just one!

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    Wide pasta noodles in a skillet with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, tomato sauce, basil leaves, and grated cheese—this dish is a standout among cherry tomato recipes, bursting with fresh flavors and comforting textures.

    Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta (with Mozzarella Balls)

    Photo Credit: www.cookedbyjulie.com

    This cherry tomato pasta is delicious, tangy, and sweet. Made with cherry tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, and pappardelle pasta in under 20 minutes!

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    Cherry tomatoes, halved, inside an air fryer basket. Above the image, text reads: Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad. Easy step by step air fryer recipe—a delicious addition to your collection of cherry tomato recipes. The tomatoes are fresh and vibrant red.

    Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad

    Photo Credit: recipethis.com

    Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad. Delicious cherry tomatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and basil. Warmed up in the air fryer and then loaded with mozzarella cheese balls for the most amazing air fryer tomato salad.

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    Several slices of toasted bread topped with colorful roasted tomatoes, chopped herbs, and olive oil are arranged on a white plate, showcasing an enticing example of cherry tomato recipes, with fresh greens and a skillet in the background.

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

    Photo Credit: littleferrarokitchen.com

    Roasted cherry tomato bruschetta is what I call, ‘not really a recipe-recipe”. When summery tomatoes are at their peak, there is not much you need to do to them. A deep char, garlic, and a healthy drizzle of fruity olive oil is all you need. Layer the jammy tomatoes over crostini and top with lots of fresh basil for the perfect summery bite.

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    Homemade Cherry Tomato Relish Recipe

    Photo Credit: aweekendcook.com

    This homemade fresh cherry tomato relish recipe uses just 6 ingredients and is the perfect way to use up all the vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden.

    So many uses for a fresh tomato relish, try it as an appetizer on Crostini or as an accompaniment to a pan-fried salmon or other fish.

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    Two small glass jars filled with tomato sauce are stacked on top of each other. In the foreground, a small bunch of vine-ripened cherry tomatoes rests on a light surface, perfect inspiration for delicious cherry tomato recipes.

    Cherry Tomato Confit

    Photo Credit: moonandspoonandyum.com

    This recipe for Cherry Tomato Confit is a delicious way to give a whole new life to cherry tomatoes. They will turn into soft, sweet, and delicious fruits, ready to eat at any time

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    A round orange dish filled with a vibrant cherry tomato salad, inspired by the best cherry tomato recipes, garnished with fresh herbs. Two metal serving spoons are placed next to the dish on a dark surface.

    Cherry Tomato Salad

    Photo Credit: www.vegrecipesofindia.com

    One of the easiest summery salads that can be made is this cherry tomato salad – tangy, tart, colorful and so good. If you love tangy food you will also like this awesome cherry tomato salad.

    Nothing beats the delicious taste of fresh ingredients and these recipes work with most any tomato variety but are best with delicious ripe cherry tomatoes. The sweet flavor is a perfect addition to green salads, pasta sauce, or other healthy meals. Which one do you want to try first?

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    About Kathy Owen

    Hi, I’m Kathy! I grew up on a farm in Arkansas where a massive family garden was the center of Summer life. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients and our family gathered around the dinner table for meals was the norm. Here, I share the comfort food recipes I love, practical ways to use up leftovers, and simple, everyday meals your family will actually eat.

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