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20 Delicious Cherry Tomato Recipes for Quick Weeknight Meals

This season we’ve enjoyed a bumper crop of ripe cherry tomatoes, so I’ve gathered my favorite Easy Recipes Using Cherry Tomatoes into one handy collection. Below you’ll find quick appetizers and satisfying main dishes that highlight seasonal cherry tomatoes and are simple to prepare any night of the week.

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Easy Cherry Tomato Recipes

What This Post Includes

  • What are cherry tomatoes?
  • Why cherry tomatoes are great
  • 25 tasty cherry tomato recipes
  • Frequently asked questions about cherry tomatoes
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Easy Cherry Tomato Recipes

What Are Cherry Tomatoes?

A cherry tomato is a small, round tomato roughly the size of a cherry. They are sweet, have thin skins, and ripen beautifully in warm weather. Often sold on the vine, cherry tomatoes are at their peak in summer. They’re delicious eaten raw or cooked, and they add bright flavor and color to many dishes.

Why Cherry Tomatoes Are Great

  • Versatile — perfect in salads, sandwiches, dips, appetizers, and main dishes.
  • No peeling, seeding, or extensive prep required.
  • Widely available in grocery stores year-round, with the best flavor in summer.
  • They add vibrant color and a burst of sweet acidity to recipes.

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Easy Cherry Tomato Recipes

Find all 25 Cherry Tomato Recipes below!

Green Olive Chicken

A simple baked chicken dish loaded with cherry tomatoes, green olives, garlic and lemon zest. Easy enough for midweek and impressive for guests.

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Potato and Feta Salad

A warm potato and feta salad with roasted cherry tomatoes—great as a side, vegetarian main, or packed lunch.

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Cherry Tomato Breakfast Omelette

A weekend omelette filled with sautéed cherry tomatoes, peppers, topped with Parmesan and chives.

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Mango Pico de Gallo

A bright salsa of ripe mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño and lime—fresh and zesty.

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Barbecue Vegetable Kebabs

Grilled vegetable kebabs marinated with mint and lemon—perfect for vegetarians and summer grilling.

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Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Roasted cherry tomatoes and lots of garlic tossed with pasta and Parmesan—simple, quick, and full of flavor.

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Pappardelle with Wine Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

A light pasta with cherry tomatoes sautéed in white wine—ready in under 30 minutes for an elegant but easy dinner.

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Sun Dried Tomato & Bacon Spaghetti

A fast, flavorful pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and bacon—great for midweek dinners.

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Roasted Zucchini & Cherry Tomato Lasagna

Layers of pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes, zucchini and capers make a delicious vegetarian lasagna you can prepare ahead.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad

Orzo tossed with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and Parmesan—great for summer picnics.

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Mediterranean Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

A hearty quinoa salad with roasted zucchini, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes tossed in a honey-lemon dressing.

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Caprese Salad Sticks

Quick skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil—an easy and elegant appetizer.

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Tomato and Feta Bites

Bite-size tomato and feta nibbles that are easy to prepare ahead for parties.

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Ricotta & Tomato Toast

Toasted bread spread with ricotta, topped with cherry tomatoes, sea salt and arugula—perfect for a light summer brunch.

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Roasted Tomato and Feta Bruschetta

Crispy baguette topped with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, salty feta and basil—great as a lunch or appetizer.

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Mediterranean Bruschetta

Roasted cherry tomatoes with Spanish cured cheese and balsamic on crusty bread—a beautiful bite for sharing.

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Tomato Leek and Bacon Tarts

Flaky puff pastry topped with garlic butter, Parmesan, sautéed leeks, bacon and cherry tomatoes—easy to prep ahead and bake later.

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Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Tangy roasted tomatoes spooned over rustic bread for a simple, wonderful appetizer.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato & Cannellini Bean Salad

A nourishing salad with roasted cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans, arugula and a tangy vinaigrette—great for lunch.

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Bacon Tomato Salad

A classic summer salad with smoky bacon, ripe cherry tomatoes and simple dressing—ideal for barbecues and potlucks.

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Greek Style Pasta Salad

Spiral pasta with a lemon vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion and feta—ready in under 30 minutes.

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Bacon Pasta Salad

A hearty pasta salad with grape tomatoes, smoky bacon, mozzarella and red onion in a light vinaigrette—perfect for summer gatherings.

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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad

A light salad with marinated grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan and a honey-mustard dressing.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

A tangy pasta salad with olives, feta and dill—one to keep for summer gatherings.

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Classic Caprese Salad

A simple favorite: fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil—timeless and ready in minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes the same?

They are similar but different: grape tomatoes are more oblong, have thicker skins and lower water content, while cherry tomatoes are rounder and juicier. In most recipes they can be used interchangeably.

How do you store cherry tomatoes?

Cherry tomatoes taste best at room temperature. Store them in a bowl on the counter and use within a few days. Very ripe tomatoes can be refrigerated to extend life by a day or two, but refrigeration can dull flavor.

Can you freeze cherry tomatoes?

Yes. Freezing changes texture, so frozen tomatoes work best cooked in sauces or stews. Freeze on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for storage.

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Easy Recipes Using Cherry Tomatoes

This season we’ve had an abundance of ripe cherry tomatoes, so I’ve gathered a collection of easy, delicious recipes that showcase them. You’ll find quick appetizers and hearty mains perfect for summer and beyond.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, salads, side dishes
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cherry tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, summer recipes
Servings: 25 recipes

*A note on times provided: appliance performance varies; prep and cook times are estimates.

Notes

  1. Green Olive Chicken
  2. Roasted Potato Cherry Tomato Salad
  3. Cherry Tomato Omelette
  4. Mango Pico de Gallo
  5. Barbecue Vegetable Kebabs
  6. Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
  7. Pappardelle with Wine Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes
  8. Sun Dried Tomato and Bacon Spaghetti
  9. Roasted Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Lasagna
  10. Roasted Cherry Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
  11. Mediterranean Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
  12. Caprese Salad Sticks
  13. Tomato and Feta Bites
  14. Ricotta and Tomato Toast
  15. Roasted Tomato and Feta Bruschetta
  16. Mediterranean Bruschetta
  17. Tomato Leek and Bacon Tarts
  18. Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
  19. Roasted Cherry Tomato and Cannellini Bean Salad
  20. Bacon Tomato Salad
  21. Greek Style Pasta Salad
  22. Bacon Pasta Salad
  23. Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
  24. Mediterranean Pasta Salad
  25. Classic Caprese Salad

Recipes included in this post are listed above. You can find each recipe via the “Check out this recipe” button next to the photos.

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