Make the Most of Juicy Heirloom Tomatoes with These Recipes

Liven up a plate of grilled chicken, grilled eggplant, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley by topping it with a mix of sliced heirloom and cherry tomatoes, which bring a bright acidity to the dish. 

The sweetness of fresh tomatoes is complemented by the spiciness of chiles, which are chopped up and mixed into yogurt to form the base of this delicious salad. Top with basil and mint for a burst of freshness. 

Looking for an easy summer dinner idea? We love this tart, which calls for store-bought puff pastry to make prep easy. Tomatoes are the star of the dish, imparting a sweet, slightly acidic punch when layered into the pastry with brie cheese, capers, and thyme. 

This delicious open-faced sandwich comes together in 15 minutes. A tomato is thickly sliced, revealing its beautifully bright colors, and placed onto a piece of lightly toasted brioche spread with our quick aioli—a mix of mashed garlic, minced parsley, and mayonnaise. 

Tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, and cumin form the perfect base for this gazpacho, which is given its thickness from bread and its brightness from a glug of orange juice. We love to serve it with tapas-style toppings, like sliced hard-boiled egg, sardines, or cured ham. 

Turn tomatoes into an afternoon snack by topping slices with unsweetened whipped cream and sprinkling with fresh basil. 

Low-maintenance tartines are our go-to when the temperature rises. This recipe has you shingle tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella over bresaola-topped, toasted ciabatta. This makes a great party starter.

You can't go wrong with this salad for brunch. All the flavors you love in a classic Bloody Mary have been incorporated into this absolutely genius dish that everyone will be buzzing about.

Form a dish that's as visually impressive as it is tasty by simply slicing a colorful assortment of tomatoes and arranging them on grilled rustic bread that's been rubbed with garlic and oil. 

Our take on tabbouleh uses brown rice in place of bulgar and tosses it with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and feta, for a filling vegetarian entrée or side salad. 

Marinated heirloom tomatoes make a light sauce for this summery pasta while fresh breadcrumbs provide the perfect textural contrast.

Any large, meaty, pink-red to deep-red heirloom, makes a substantial bed for this playful combination of cherry tomatoes and Bing cherries. Although we love the fragrance of the herb anise hyssop, mint, basil, or tarragon will also work nicely.

This colorful mix is dressed with tomato water, which is made by draining puréed tomatoes for a day. It may look pale, but its flavor is astonishing: You'll want to spoon up every drop.

Pizza dough is spread with a creamy ricotta mixture that's made by mixing ricotta and Parmesan cheese with egg. Once baked, the pizza is topped with a heaping portion of roasted heirloom tomatoes.

A rainbow of heirloom tomatoes mixed with red onion and basil spooned over grilled, garlic-rubbed bread is all it takes to make our version of bruschetta. 

For this side salad, heirloom tomatoes are marvelously paired with another addition from summer's bounty: beets, cilantro and feta are studded throughout. Tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil, salt, and pepper, this recipe allows the flavor of the ingredients to really shine through. 

Spread fresh, creamy ricotta on a thick piece of whole-wheat toast and top with slices of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a small drizzle of olive oil for an easy, satisfying breakfast or afternoon snack.

Ripe, juicy tomatoes get a boost when marinated in garlic-infused olive oil, toasted garlic chips, capers, and basil. The beauty of this colorful pasta dish, which does double-duty as a centerpiece, is that you can serve it at room temperature.

Slow cook heirloom tomatoes in olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil to bring out their natural sweetness. They also freeze beautifully, which means you can enjoy these aromatic tomatoes all year long.