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17 Recipes To Celebrate Juicy Summer Tomatoes

Markets and stores are brimming with locally grown, sunshine-ripened cherry, beefsteak and heirloom tomatoes—make sure to take advantage of these special tomatoes while they last.

A roasted tomato cornbread on a black plate, against a yellow background

Garden tomatoes' short season is here, and the flavours these sunshine-ripened tomatoes have to offer is incomparable to the tomatoes available the rest of the year. Make every fresh summer tomato one to be celebrated, starting with the colourful tarts, tangy salad and other summer tomato recipes below.

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Garlic-Chili Crisp

Looking for ways to get creative with your salads? This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Garlic-Chili Crisp recipe features a spicy-sweet concoction of garlic and onions, and a zesty dressing, the perfect way to show off peak season tomatoes. 

A plate of heirloom tomato salad against a yellow background(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)

Tomato Peach Salad

This salad is the ultimate sweet and savoury salad; delicate white balsamic dressing brings the ripe peaches, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta and red onion together, making it the ultimate end-of-summer side dish.  Get this tomato peach salad recipe.

tomato peach saladPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Heirloom Tomato And Roasted Garlic Tart

This rustic tart makes fresh multi-coloured farmer’s market tomatoes the star. Layer baked puff pastry with creamy, garlicky cheese, fresh tomato slices and a handful of fresh herbs and dig in! Get this heirloom tomato and roasted garlic tart recipe.

17 Recipes To Celebrate Juicy Summer Tomatoes

Tuscan White Bean And Tomato Pasta

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this pasta is topped with toasted bread crumbs for a bit of crunch. Get this Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta recipe.

Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

Coated in olive oil, sugar, basil, oregano and parsley, these mixed tomatoes are a great addition to any charcuterie board. Get this herbed cherry tomatoes recipe.

mixed herb cherry tomatoes in a blue bowl with fresh vegetables scattered around itPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Green Tomato and Shrimp Tostada

Bring some unique colour, heat and satisfying crunch to your kitchen with this Green Tomato and Shrimp Tostada recipe. 

A plate with a green tomato and shrimp tostada on top(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)

Warm Chicken and Farro Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a summer classic; the addition of hearty farro and chicken breasts make it a main-course-worthy dish. Get our Warm Chicken and Farro Caprese Salad recipe.

A pink bowl of farro salad with chicken and caprese on a pink table.(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; nPhotography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Homemade Pizza Dough

Pizza seems intimidating, but it's easier than you'd think, even with a regular oven and no pizza stone. Top it with your fresh garden tomatoes and some just-picked basil. Get our Homemade Pizza Dough recipe.

A pepperoni and basil pizza on a blue pizza plate on a striped kitchen towel with a slice removed and set on a yellow plate; a plate with basil leaves and chili paste and a glass of water is beside itPhotography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Christine Hanlon.

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Ricotta And Green Onion Bruschetta

Charred tomatoes, creamy ricotta and a bright green onion and basil pesto make for a sophisticated, yet simple, summer appetizer. Get this ricotta and green onion bruschetta recipe.

Ricotta and green onion bruschetta recipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Tomato tabbouleh

Don't know what to make with your tomato farmer's market haul? Their fresh flavours will shine in this tabbouleh. Get this tomato tabbouleh recipe.

tomato tabboulehPhoto, Erik Putz.

Buccatini with Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata

Creamy and tangy with a hint of spice, this dish is both easy (it takes just 30 minutes to whip up) and impressive enough to star on Chatelaine's most recent cover. Get this Buccatini with Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata recipe

Bowl of pasta with red and yellow cherry tomatoes, white sour cream dollop and green springs against a red backdrop(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)

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Roasted Tomato Cornbread

This spin on classic cornbread showcases roasted tomatoes. Get the Roasted Tomato Cornbread recipe. 

A roasted tomato cornbread on a black plate, against a yellow background(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)

Freekeh, Tomato, Cucumber And Halloumi Salad

Freekeh is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. The flavour is earthy and nutty—and the perfect grain for this highly delicious salad. —Diala Canelo Get our Freekeh, Tomato, Cucumber And Halloumi Salad recipe.

Freekeh, tomato, cucumber and halloumi saladRecipe by Diala Canelo, Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Produced by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Lindsay Guscott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Tuna Panzanella Salad

The canned tuna makes this a protein-packed no-cook salad worthy of a hearty lunch—or dinner. Get our Tuna Panzanella Salad recipe.

Summer dinner recipes like this Tuna panzanella salad are irresistible. Served in large white bowl on a circular wooden platterPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Cherry Tomato, Zucchini And Halloumi Skewers With Pesto Drizzle

Halloumi cheese is a great addition to a vegetable kebab, but needs a little extra attention on the barbecue. Make sure your grill is really hot, clean and lightly oiled before you begin and turn the skewers frequently to keep the cheese from sticking.—Eshun Mott. Get our Cherry Tomato, Zucchini And Halloumi Skewers With Pesto Drizzle recipe.

cherry tomato, zucchini and halloumi skewers with a bowl of pesto drizzle on a white gridded rectangular plate on a blue table(Recipes and food styling by Eshun Mott; produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Christie Vuong; prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Tomato-Almond Summer Gazapacho

Almonds and bread bring creaminess and body to this chilled soup. Serve with charcuterie for a Spanish-style supper. Get this tomato-almond summer gazpacho soup recipe.

Tomato-almond summer gazpacho soupPhoto, Sian Richards.

Pesto-Burrata salad

Our fresh pesto recipe is key to this wonderful summer salad. Drizzle it over colourful sliced tomatoes and fresh burrata cheese. Get this pesto burrata salad recipe.

17 Recipes To Celebrate Juicy Summer TomatoesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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