Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables 43 Delicious Recipes for Cherry Tomatoes From salads and pastas to sauces and stews, you'll want to try our recipes for cherry tomatoes. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 21, 2024 Close Photo: Frédéric Lagrange Cherry tomatoes are small but mighty fruits that are available in grocery stores year-round. We often turn to them in the midst of winter when other tomatoes are pale and tasteless, but they're just as delicious in the summer, just off the vine. They're a versatile ingredient in appetizers, side dishes, and mains. In fact, there are so many ways to use them that we've put together this mega collection of cherry tomato recipes to inspire you to enjoy them all the time. Buying Cherry Tomatoes When choosing cherry tomatoes, opt for unbruised fruits with no visible wrinkles or squished spots; these are all signs that the tomatoes are past their peak. Storing Cherry tomatoes are at their best when stored at room temperature; when refrigerated, they start to lose their flavor, and their texture is affected. If you have some cherry tomatoes that might get soft or overripe before you can use them, store them in the refrigerator to extend their life by a day or two. A Guide to Tomato Varieties, From Classic Beefsteak to Green Zebra 01 of 43 Roasted Cherry-Tomato Sauce Ryan Liebe Use this easy roasted tomato sauce with eggs, soft cheese, crusty bread, and yes, pasta. View Recipe 02 of 43 Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese With Thyme William Abranowicz Get ready to wow with this easy appetizer. Just combine extra-virgin olive oil with cocktail and 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 43 Grilled Skirt-Steak Salad 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 43 Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta Quick and delicious, this 30-minute dinner combines cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and sautéed shrimp for a light summer dish. View Recipe 05 of 43 Chicken Paillard With Caprese Panzanella 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 43 Easy Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes and Pernod Marcus Nilsson Bright red cherry tomatoes and vibrant green basil make this a colorful one-pan chicken dinner. It's an elegant all-star dish to prepare for your family and friends. View Recipe 07 of 43 Tilapia With Arugula, Capers, and Tomatoes Master dinner in 15 minutes with this easy one-pan dish. Tilapia is a mild-tasting fish, making it ideal if you're not a fan of intense seafood flavors. Serve it on top of cherry tomatoes and arugula, then garnish with capers and a quick butter-lemon sauce. View Recipe 08 of 43 Vegetarian Enchiladas Suizas 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 43 Wedge Salad Nico Schinco Cherry tomatoes stud a simple wedge salad made of iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, and homemade blue-cheese dressing. The combination offers the perfect contrast to burgers, barbecue, and other hearty summer eats. View Recipe 10 of 43 Spaghetti With Tomato Sauté 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 43 Ravioli With Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers 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 43 Drunken Mussels With Chorizo and White Beans Con Poulos Take steamed mussels to the next level with spicy chorizo and hearty white beans for a super cozy dinner any time of the year. Cherry tomatoes simmer with cannellini beans, white wine, sliced chorizo, and garlic just before the mussels are added. View Recipe 13 of 43 Chicken-Salad Club Roll Chris Simpson Chicken salad is never bland and boring when tossed with sliced scallions and fresh tarragon. Tuck it into a hot dog bun with crispy bacon, sliced avocado, Little Gem lettuce, and sliced cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 14 of 43 Tricolor-Salad Pizza 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 43 Skillet Cod With Bulgur, Zucchini, and Tomatoes Justin Walker This satisfying one-skillet supper starts by sautéing zucchini, shallots, bulgur, and cherry tomatoes together until the grains are cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Then, the fish fillets are nestled into the mixture and cooked just until firm. View Recipe 16 of 43 Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas 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 43 Sautéed Shrimp With Arugula and Tomatoes Shrimp, arugula, and cherry tomatoes come together in this light yet filling dish. Enjoy the mixture over rice or pasta, or tuck it into tortillas for instant tacos. View Recipe 18 of 43 Oil-Poached Halibut With Fennel, Tomatoes, and Mashed Potatoes 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 meal. View Recipe 19 of 43 Tomatoes With Lightly Whipped Cream 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 43 Swiss Chard Frittata Bryan Gardner Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for a crowd, this creamy Swiss chard frittata will fit the bill. Cherry tomatoes are roasted in brown sugar and thyme, then added to an egg mixture with salty feta. View Recipe 21 of 43 Tomato Cobbler Give your next cobbler a unique twist with cherry tomatoes. The juicy red orbs are tossed with caramelized onion and red pepper flakes, then topped with a savory Gruyere drop-biscuit dough. View Recipe 22 of 43 Pasta Peperonata With Tuna and Olives Lennart Weibull Take a trip to coastal Italy with this colorful, flavorful pasta. It lets plump cherry tomatoes share the stage with basil, golden raisins, Kalamata olives, and tuna packed in oil. View Recipe 23 of 43 Roasted Chicken With Kale and Tomato Panzanella 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 43 Pasta With No-Cook Puttanesca Sauce 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 43 Blistered Green Bean and Corn Frittata 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 43 Rice Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta Paola + Murray Everything you love about Mediterranean cooking—vibrant tomatoes, tangy feta, healthy grains, and lots and lots of fresh herbs—can be found in this rice bowl. It can be served as a main course for lunch or as a side dish at dinner. View Recipe 27 of 43 Campanelle With Pistachio-Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes 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 43 Greek Layer Dip Pernille Loof Everything you love about a classic Greek salad is found in this dip—and then some. In addition to cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh herbs, there's a creamy layer of cannellini beans, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic, which have been whirred together in advance. View Recipe 29 of 43 Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka 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 43 Spanish Cod With Chorizo and Fennel 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 43 Golden Dal With Gingered Tomatoes 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 43 Baked Rigatoni With Sausage 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 43 No-Knead Tomato Focaccia Marcus Nilsson If you're intimidated by the idea of making your own bread, give this no-knead recipe a try. The focaccia is studded with multi-colored cherry tomatoes and seasoned with garlic and red pepper flakes before it's baked on a sheet pan. View Recipe 34 of 43 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 43 Roasted Squash With Cherry Tomatoes and Eggs Bryan Gardner Squash doubles as an edible vessel for baked eggs and tomatoes, resulting in a beautiful breakfast or appetizer. View Recipe 36 of 43 Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad Savor the best of summer with this cherry tomato salad. It's a no-cook recipe thanks to raw corn, though you can use grilled corn as well. View Recipe 37 of 43 Bucatini With Roasted and Fresh Tomatoes Christopher Testani Cherry and on-the-vine tomatoes are used in two different 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 38 of 43 Tomato-Beet Salad Cherry tomatoes are the juicy, bright contrast to briny feta, earthy beets, and fresh cilantro in this tempting salad. View Recipe 39 of 43 Mussels With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, and Tarragon 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 40 of 43 Tomato and Strawberry Salad Nico Schinco Cherry tomatoes and strawberries might seem like an likely pairing — but as both are summer fruits, the combination works surprisingly well. Fresh basil, along with a simple dressing of white balsamic vinegar and olive oil, rounds it all out. View Recipe 41 of 43 Pressure-Cooker Corn Risotto Marcus Nilsson A taste of summer and comforting, this 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 42 of 43 Tuna Cakes With Arugula-Tomato Salad Chris Simpson For a quick, healthy dinner, turn to these easy fish cakes made with canned tuna, pickles, and panko. They're served alongside a simple salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 43 of 43 Martha's Spaghetti alle Vongole Lennart Weibull Martha's version of the classic linguine with white wine sauce and clams uses eight ounces of cherry tomatoes. They're sautéed with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit