44 Vibrant Cherry Tomato Recipes, From Salads to One-Pan Meals These recipes make the most of this juicy, delicious fruit. Close Credit: Frédéric Lagrange Cherry tomatoes may be small, but their burst of flavor can be enjoyed year-round in a variety of dishes. They come in handy in the winter when other tomatoes are not at their peak, and they are even more delicious in the summer. Cherry tomatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With so many different ways to use this juicy fruit, we have created a collection of our favorite recipes to inspire you to enjoy them all year long. A Guide to Tomato Varieties, From Classic Beefsteak to Green Zebra 01 of 44 Roasted Cherry-Tomato Sauce Credit: Ryan Liebe This simple roasted tomato sauce can complement a morning omelet, a creamy cheese spread, perfectly toasted bread, and of course, pasta. View Recipe 02 of 44 Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese With Thyme Credit: William Abranowicz Get ready to wow with this easy appetizer. Combine extra-virgin olive oil with cherry tomatoes, add thyme sprigs, and broil until the tomatoes burst. Add double- or triple-cheese to the skillet until it's warmed all the way through. View Recipe 03 of 44 Grilled Skirt-Steak Salad Credit: Con Poulos Not the ordinary steak salad, juicy grilled skirt steak is paired with charred corn cut from the cob, chopped bell peppers (we love using bright yellow or orange-colored peppers), halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese for a brilliant meal. View Recipe 04 of 44 Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta You can't go wrong with a simple cherry tomato pasta sauce, and this one has shrimp to boot. In just 30 minutes, this light summer pasta dish comes together. View Recipe 05 of 44 Chicken Paillard With Caprese Panzanella Credit: Con Poulos Turn a simple Caprese salad into a stellar supper with this recipe that uses a combination of heirloom and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella. View Recipe 06 of 44 Easy Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes and Pernod Credit: Marcus Nilsson A one-pan chicken dinner that is full of vibrant red cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. It's a five-star dish your friends and family will rave about. View Recipe 07 of 44 Tilapia With Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes Short on time? This one-pan fish dish has it all. Serve it on top of cherry tomatoes and arugula, then garnish with capers and a quick butter-lemon sauce to tone down the fish flavors. View Recipe 08 of 44 Vegetarian Enchiladas Suizas Credit: Con Poulos This colorful, family-friendly dinner recipe features warm tortillas topped with sautéed poblano peppers, zucchini, green salsa, and bright red cherry tomatoes for a meal that will truly let you taste the rainbow. View Recipe 09 of 44 Wedge Salad Credit: Nico Schinco Cherry tomatoes take this simple wedge salad up a notch in flavor. The cherry tomatoes stud the iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, and homemade blue cheese dressing. It's the perfect side for burgers, barbecues, and more. View Recipe 10 of 44 Spaghetti With Tomato Sauté Credit: Frédéric Lagrange Skip the jarred sauce in favor of juicy mixed cherry tomatoes—three pints, in fact! They're sautéed with garlic and olive oil until they burst, then they're tossed with cooked spaghetti and creamy ricotta cheese. View Recipe 11 of 44 Ravioli With Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers Credit: Kate Sears Upgrade store-bought cheese ravioli with a topping of seasonal summer vegetables, including roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes. Capers and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano provide a salty touch to balance the sweet summer vegetables and the creamy ravioli filling. View Recipe 12 of 44 Drunken Mussels With Chorizo and White Beans Credit: Con Poulos Spice up steamed mussels with chorizo and white beans for an even cozier take on this supper recipe. The cherry tomatoes simmer in white wine with cannellini beans, sliced chorizo, and garlic before the mussels are added. View Recipe 13 of 44 Chicken-Salad Club Roll Credit: Chris Simpson Chicken salad is never bland or boring when tossed with sliced scallions and fresh tarragon. Tuck it into a hot dog bun with crispy bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, and sliced cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 14 of 44 Tricolor-Salad Pizza Credit: Lennart Weibull There's no sauce on this pizza—instead, the dough is topped with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sliced fennel, radicchio, and baby arugula. View Recipe 15 of 44 Skillet Cod With Bulgur, Zucchini, and Tomatoes Credit: Justin Walker A hearty and healthy one-skillet meal that's packed with all the good things: zucchini, shallots, bulgur, and cherry tomatoes. For protein, nestle in fish fillets and cook until flaky. View Recipe 16 of 44 Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas Credit: Ren Fuller Try this inspired take on pasta salad: Our recipe is packed with protein-rich chickpeas, chopped fennel, capers, two kinds of cheese (mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano), and an entire pint of cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 17 of 44 Sautéed Shrimp With Arugula and Tomatoes Sautéed shrimp combines with arugula and cherry tomatoes for a simple and light dish. Enjoy the mixture over rice or pasta, or tuck it into tortillas for instant tacos. View Recipe 18 of 44 Oil-Poached Halibut With Fennel, Tomatoes, and Mashed Potatoes Credit: Ryan Liebe A fish as special as halibut deserves an equally special preparation, which is why we've poached it in olive oil along with fennel, cherry tomatoes, and mixed olives for a stunning Mediterranean-inspired meal. View Recipe 19 of 44 Tomatoes With Lightly Whipped Cream Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh Take a Caprese salad to the next level in just three easy steps—arrange an assortment of cherry and heirloom tomatoes on a platter, dollop freshly whipped cream on top, then sprinkle with basil leaves, flaky salt, and cracked pepper. View Recipe 20 of 44 Swiss Chard Frittata Credit: Bryan Gardner Our Swiss chard frittata is a go-to when cooking for a crowd or meal prepping a hearty breakfast for the week. Cherry tomatoes are roasted in brown sugar and thyme, then added to an egg mixture with salty feta. View Recipe 21 of 44 Tomato Cobbler Swap out one of your routine meals for this savory cherry tomato cobbler. In addition to the cherry tomatoes, we toss caramelized onions and red pepper flakes into the mix, then top with a savory Gruyere drop-biscuit dough. View Recipe 22 of 44 Pasta Peperonata With Tuna and Olives Credit: Lennart Weibull This colorful, flavorful pasta will transport you to the coast of Italy. It lets plump cherry tomatoes share the stage with basil, golden raisins, Kalamata olives, and tuna packed in oil. View Recipe 23 of 44 Roasted Chicken With Kale and Tomato Panzanella Credit: Justin Walker Three cheers for this sheet pan supper that pairs chicken thighs and drumsticks with hearty lacinato kale, cherry tomatoes, rustic bread, and grated Parmesan. View Recipe 24 of 44 Pasta With No-Cook Puttanesca Sauce Credit: Marcus Nilsson This quick pasta with cherry tomatoes is inspired by the classic puttanesca saucewith green olives, capers, and garlic—and it takes just 20 minutes to prepare. View Recipe 25 of 44 Blistered Green Bean and Corn Frittata Credit: Sidney Bensimon Just right for a summer brunch, this frittata has a seasonal spin thanks to fresh corn kernels and green beans. A side dish of cherry tomatoes is the fresh finishing touch. View Recipe 26 of 44 Rice Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta Credit: Paola + Murray This Mediterranean salad is full of vibrant tomatoes, tangy feta, healthy grains, and tons of fresh herbs packing it with fresh flavor. You can serve this salad as a main dish or as a side paired with poultry, meat, or fish. View Recipe 27 of 44 Campanelle With Pistachio-Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes Credit: Christopher Testani Looking for a pasta recipe that takes you from spring into summer? This seasonal recipe is packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients and should certainly do the trick. View Recipe 28 of 44 Greek Layer Dip Credit: Pernille Loof We took everything that we love about Greek salad and turned it into a spreadable, shareable dip. Cannellini beans, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic are blended and topped with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh herbs. View Recipe 29 of 44 Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka Credit: Nico Schinco This shakshuka recipe proves that canned beans don't have to be boring. Cherry tomatoes add color and flavor, while feta and mozzarella offer a creamy texture. Serve with toasted pita, naan, or your favorite crusty bread. View Recipe 30 of 44 Spanish Cod With Chorizo and Fennel Credit: Sidney Bensimon When weeknights get busy, turn to this special seafood dinner featuring cherry tomatoes—it only takes 40 minutes to go from pantry to plate, and the result is spectacular. View Recipe 31 of 44 Golden Dal With Gingered Tomatoes Credit: Sidney Bensimon Cozy up with this vegan lentil stew that starts with red lentils and ground turmeric. The extra-special topping is cherry tomatoes, which are sautéed with shallots, fresh ginger, and cumin seeds for added warm flavor. View Recipe 32 of 44 Baked Rigatoni With Sausage Credit: Julia Gartland On a cold night, there's nothing like digging into this hearty baked pasta that's made with everything but the kitchen sink—butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, hot Italian sausage, shallots, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese. View Recipe 33 of 44 No-Knead Tomato Focaccia Credit: Marcus Nilsson Making your own bread can seem intimidating, but this no-knead focaccia recipe is foolproof. It's studded with multi-colored cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes for ultimate flavor. View Recipe 34 of 44 Whole Baked Trout With Cherry Tomatoes and Potatoes For an easy dinner recipe with minimal effort, try this baked trout with cherry tomatoes and potatoes. Not only will cooking the whole fish save time, but it will look attractive to boot. View Recipe 35 of 44 Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad This no-cook, chilled salad recipe is best saved for a summertime barbecue. It's packed with cherry tomatoes, corn, and avocado that will taste best in season. View Recipe 36 of 44 Bucatini With Roasted and Fresh Tomatoes Credit: Christopher Testani Cherry and on-the-vine tomatoes are used in two ways in this pasta—half are reserved for roasting, while the other half are raw and mixed with classic toppings like Pecorino Romano, fresh basil, and fresh mint. View Recipe 37 of 44 Tomato-Beet Salad This simple salad is full of flavor and healthy to boot. The bright contrast of cherry tomatoes, beets, cilantro, and fresh briny feta makes for a delicious addition to any meal. View Recipe 38 of 44 Mussels With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, and Tarragon Credit: Johnny Miller What's easy, elegant, and ready in just 15 minutes? This delectable mussel recipe. Cook the shellfish in a white wine-tarragon broth then serve with corn kernels and halved cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 39 of 44 Tomato and Strawberry Salad Credit: Nico Schinco Cherry tomatoes and strawberries might seem like an unlikely pairing—but as both are summer fruits, the combination works surprisingly well. Fresh basil and a simple white balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing round it all out. View Recipe 40 of 44 Pressure-Cooker Corn Risotto Credit: Marcus Nilsson A taste of summer, this comforting risotto is made with fresh corn and cherry tomatoes. Bonus: It's made in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for easy prep. View Recipe 41 of 44 Tuna Cakes With Arugula-Tomato Salad Credit: Chris Simpson These easy fish cakes made with canned tuna, pickles, and panko make for a healthy dinner option. Serve with a simple salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 42 of 44 Martha's Spaghetti alle Vongole Credit: Lennart Weibull Martha's take on this classic linguine dish is made with a white wine sauce and eight ounces of cherry tomatoes. It's a light and flavorful main dish that is often enjoyed in the summer. View Recipe 43 of 44 Cherry Tomatoes and Pecorino Quiche Credit: Romulo Yanes A delicious and vegetarian quiche option that makes the most of juicy, flavorful cherry tomatoes. This recipe can make up to two quiches if you use standard pie pans. View Recipe 44 of 44 Wilted Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes Add this colorful and healthy side to eggs in the morning or to accompany a main dish like poultry, meat, or fish. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables