15 Ways to Use Cherry Tomatoes
Don’t let your tomatoes go to waste! Here are 15 cherry tomato recipes so that you can use up your veggies and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time.
You go to the grocery store or farmer’s market, ready to stock up on fresh vegetables. You have so many ideas and recipes you’d like to create in the next week. But, as happens with life, you wind up too busy to cook, instead opting to order a few dinners from your favorite hometown restaurants.
Before you know it, your veggies are starting wilt, and the likelihood of eating them is getting slimmer with each day. The good news, however, is that cherry tomatoes tend to last a bit longer than other veggies. Their lifespan is usually a couple of weeks, whereas those cucumbers and peppers need to be eaten days sooner.
Below you’ll find 15 delicious recipes that call for cherry tomatoes. This way, you won’t have to let a single one go to waste! Whether you’re in the mood for zucchini caprese salad, something with romesco sauce, or even your own personalized pizza, there’s something to cook up here.
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
Save your tomatoes and mash 'em up into this delicious fresh tomato marina sauce. This homemade sauce is made from scratch and is incredibly simple. Alongside the tomatoes, it includes garlic and herbs. No cans here, just delicious, fresh from the garden tomato sauce!
Rainbow Veggie Tart
Taste the rainbow with this delicious rainbow veggie tart. It's the perfect way to knock out your daily veggie goal! Atop a ricotta parmesan base and wrapped in a warm and flaky puff pastry are onions, broccoli, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and more!
Easy Tabbouleh Salad
For this salad, we're chopping up our cherry tomatoes and placing them in a cold and refreshing tabbouleh salad. This easy Eastern Mediterranean dish is made with cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and bulgur. It's completely vegan-friendly and includes a yummy lemon juice finish!
Air Fryer Pizza
Did you know you can make pizza in an air fryer? This delicious rendition is made to crispy perfection in just 7 minutes. It's totally revolutionary because everyone gets their own and can use whichever toppings they like! Top yours with cherry tomatoes and basil for a classic dish.
Greek Baked Feta
If you're a fan of Greek salad, you're going to absolutely love this Greek baked feta. It takes everything delicious about the salad and transforms it into a baked version that's warm and spreadable with bursted tomatoes, olives, and red onion. It's the perfect tomato-y snack!
Crispy Chickpea Bowls with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Looking for a vegetarian meal prep recipe that’s high in protein and so tasty that you’re actually excited for lunch time? I’ve got you covered. Mix yummy fillings (quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and spinach) with a delicious carrot ginger dressing for the ultimate filling lunch!
Grilled Romaine Salad
This salad is far from boring. By grilling the greens, the game is totally changed! Combined with crispy corn and thick tofu, this is a filling salad that works as both an appetizer and as a main dish. Top with a silky ranch dressing for added flavor and cherry tomatoes for extra crunch!
Zucchini Noodles Vegetarian Meal Prep
Can't have pasta without something tomato! This delicious zucchini noodle veggie meal prep is a low carb lunch that's filled with lots of fresh veggies (including the cherry tomatoes of course), tofu, and avocado pesto!
Summer Veggie Salad
If you're a fan of lettuce-less salads, this is the recipe for you. It's crunchy, it's refreshing, and it's very tasty. Made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and feta, this summery salad is the perfect side dish or main course.
Tomato Bruschetta (2 Ways!)
Why have one type of bruschetta when you can have two? These delicious spins on the classic snack are the perfect way to curb your afternoon hunger. Try the traditional variation made with tomatoes nad garlic, or the mango tango twist option made with... you guessed it... mangoes!
Mix & Match Vegetarian Meal Prep
Want to get into meal prepping, but overwhelmed by how to make your meals? Here’s a formula for the easiest, tastiest vegetarian meal prep recipe… Mix & Match Vegetarian Meal Prep! These ideas double as healthy meal prep options and as great ways to use up your cherry tomatoes!
Roasted Asparagus with Romesco Sauce
This roasted asparagus with smokey romesco sauce is a simple, flavor-packed recipe that is sure to brighten up your dinner table! With just 1 pan you’ll have a show-stopping side dish ready to go in 15 minutes!
Spiralized Zucchini Caprese Salad in a Jar
This spiralized zucchini caprese salad in a jar is a healthy, on-the-go twist to a Mediterranean favorite, complete with fresh pesto and mozzarella. Perfect for taking to work or enjoying on-the-go!
Roasted Chickpea Gyros
Fill your belly and use up your cherry tomatoes by cooking up these tasty roasted chickpea gyros. It's an easy vegetarian dinner perfect for feeding a family. Great for busy weeknights too!
4 Easy Toast Toppings
Start your morning with a healthy serving of veggies by sneaking cherry tomatoes onto your toast! Try the other healthy topping ideas while you're at it. Perfect for weekend brunch.
