You have some beautiful heirloom tomatoes from the garden, now what? These fresh and tasty heirloom tomato recipes put the beauties to work.
13 Ways to Show Off Your Heirloom Tomatoes
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 75 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
2/13
Olive Caprese Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 172 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
3/13
Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pecorino
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes
are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California
are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 317 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
4/13
Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tomato wedges give this salad a juicy bite. It's a great use of fresh herbs and veggies from your own garden or the farmers market. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
5/13
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a delicious way to use the tomato bounty from your garden or the great buys from the local farmers' market. If you don't have heirloom tomatoes, try regular tomatoes with grape or plum tomatoes. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 236 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
6/13
Summer Garden Fish Tacos
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve fish tacos with quinoa and black beans for a complete and satisfying meal. If you’ve got them, add colorful summer toppings like bright peppers, green onions or purple carrots. —Camille Parker, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 278 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
7/13
Grilled Pizza with Greens & Tomatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 pizzas (4 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This smoky grilled pizza scores big with me for two reasons. It encourages my husband and son to eat greens, and it showcases fresh produce. —Sarah Gray, Erie, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 398 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.
8/13
Heirloom Tomato Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings (5 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
During the late summer months, I make this soup about once a week. Even my son, who normally does not like tomatoes, loves this soup. —Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 73 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
9/13
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tomato salad is a summertime must. A standout dressing takes the tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
10/13
Eggplant Sandwich
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 538 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.
11/13
South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (1 cup dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an outdoor party and so easy to make! —Kathleen Merkley, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 168 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
12/13
Heirloom Tomato Pie
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My green-thumbed neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all. —Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 322 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
13/13
Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at the farmers market. Try out other types of basil like lemon, lime, licorice and cinnamon. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 162 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
