The days are getting shorter and I’m mourning the loss of our 9 pm evening strolls. It might still be ninety degrees outside, but those earlier sunsets mean that scarf weather and pumpkin lattes are on their way. For now, I’m getting my fill of those glorious end-of-summer tomatoes.
Great tomatoes hardly need preparation to make a meal, but I’ve rounded up my sixteen favorite ways to enjoy them below. All of them would go over great at Labor Day potlucks, I might add! If you need more inspiration, check out these barbecue salads and sides.
1) Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes with Quinoa
Gluten free
Aren’t these guys cute? Tomatoes stuffed with quinoa, artichoke and feta.
2) Caprese Pasta Salad
Easily gluten free
Super simple pasta dish featuring my favorite—burst cherry tomatoes!
3) Heirloom BLT Salad (with Coconut Bacon!)
Vegan
This salad is a stretch from traditional BLT sandwiches, but it is so good. Trust me.
4) Heart of Romaine Salad with Pico de Gallo and Avocado Dressing
Gluten free and vegan
This one’s a beauty, right? You could grill the romaine to take it to another level.
5) Cherry Tomato Arugula and Sorghum Salad
Gluten free and easily vegan
More burst cherry tomatoes! This time, with arugula and sorghum, a really fun whole grain.
6) Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza
Just vegetarian
You have to make this stunner before summer ends!
7) Sweet Corn Salad Wraps
Gluten free and vegan
These hearty cabbage wraps make a great appetizer or fresh dinner.
8) Pesto Squash Noodles and Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
More pesto and burst cherry tomatoes. You just can’t go wrong with those two.
9) Erin’s Baked Eggs on a Bed of Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Gluten free
If you like runny yolks, you’re going to love this one.
10) Spicy Roasted Ratatouille with Spaghetti
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
Oh hello! Equal parts roasted veggies and spaghetti.
11) Summertime Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Corn and Jalapeño Pesto
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
This bold pasta salad has received some great reviews!
12) Summertime Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
Further proof that pasta dishes don’t have to be heavy.
13) Maureen’s Avocado Tabbouleh
Vegan
The best tabbouleh salad I’ve ever had, let alone made.
14) Simple Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Dipping Sauce
Gluten free
These cute little skewers are perfect for summer parties.
15) Tomato Jam and Mozzarella Panini
Just vegetarian
These panini include a layer of tangy cherry tomato jam. They’re a grown-up summertime version of grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup.
16) Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables
Gluten free and easily vegan
This salad is light, filling and fresh at the same time. Hurry and make it!
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Hermione
These recipes all look wonderful! The tomatoes in our garden are coming to a peak now so I think I will be working my way through the recipes!
You are very lucky that it is still ninety degrees outside, in Scotland it is already hat and scarf weather! H x
Kate
Thanks, Hermione! I’m glad those tomatoes are still growing in hat and scarf weather! Brrrrr.
lisa @garlicandzest
What a great roundup. I definitely want to make that pesto pizza! Your pictures are stunning as usual. Have a great Labor Day!
Kate
Thank you, Lisa! Hope you had a great holiday weekend!
Bella B
I pinned the pesto pizza so I can try it one day soon!
Kate
Hope you love it, Bella!
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking
I’ve been all ready for pumpkin and apples and everything fall…but this post is changing all that! This is a perfect roundup. I’ll take one of each please!
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
Spring is in full swing here in Australia and I’m so glad I have this handy round up of gorgeous summer tomato recipes for when our markets start filling up with sweet vine grown delights! Thanks Kate.
Heghineh
Great Ideas!! Thank you for sharing
Sarah | Well and Full
That heirloom BLT salad looks FANTASTIC!!
Jordan the oven guy
Great round-up, we’ve sawed a lot of tomatoes this year and we already wonder what to do with such an amount. Most of them are being canned for the cold months, but it’ll be a good thing to try various recipes and see which ones we’ll like. I, for one, am curious about the panini recipe.
Greetings from UK!