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15 Fresh Ways to Use Summer Tomatoes – Recipe Roundup

July 18, 2016 By justalittlebitofbacon 10 Comments

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We’re starting off this week of summer roundups on the blog with tomato recipes! There is something about fresh, ripe tomatoes which gets food bloggers everywhere thinking of recipes. Probably because we spend a lot of time thinking about what to eat. And can you blame us when tomatoes are in season?

Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

I have 15 wonderful recipes to share with you, a few of mine which you might have missed the first time around, and many more showcasing the creativity and abilities other bloggers. Enjoy!

1. Caprese Salad with Burrata
Tomato, Basil Caprese Salad - This salad is a example of taking the freshest ingredients using them simply and producing incredible results. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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2. Char-grilled Tomato Bruschetta
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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3. Tomato Onion Cucumber Salad
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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4. Smooth Tomato Gazpacho
Smooth Tomato Gazpacho - Fresh, ripe, and juicy summer tomatoes and crisp cucumbers make a yummy gazpacho in this easy, no-cook cold soup perfect for a hot day. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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5. Greek Feta Saganaki Caprese Salad
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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6. Juicy Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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7. Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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8. Caprese Pasta Salad
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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9. Savory Tomato, Feta, and Basil Pie
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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10. Traditional Greek Chopped Salad
Greek Chopped Salad - Greek chopped salad is a great, healthy Mediterranean recipe full of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives, and feta cheese. I also add in some fresh herbs and toss it all with a lemony dressing. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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11. Heirloom Tomato Avocado Caprese Salad
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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12. Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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13. Israeli Salad Recipe
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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14. Zesty Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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15. Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemon and Garlic
Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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Summer Tomato Roundup - This roundup features 15 delicious summer recipes for tomatoes, including soup, sandwich, pasta, and salad recipes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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Comments

  1. Jamie | The Kitchenarium says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:58 am

    What a great round-up! My tomatoes are just starting to ripen. I can’t wait!

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    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks. We’re starting to see the local tomatoes here too. It’s wonderful. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Tomatoes just taste so much sweeter in the summer! These recipes look amazing. Thanks!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Freshly picked ripe tomatoes are awesome. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I loooove fresh tomatoes! They just can’t be beat in the summer time! I love the tomato + nectarine salad idea!

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    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Summer tomatoes are the best! I can’t get enough of them this time of year.

      Reply
  4. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:03 am

    What a gorgeous roundup of recipes! I am bookmarking as there are several recipes here I want to try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      I know! And I’m sure you can’t go wrong with any of these recipes.

      Reply
  5. sue | theviewfromgreatislands says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:47 am

    This is a really stunning collection, and that little fried green tomato sandwich is calling my name…

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    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      I agree, that tomato sandwich looks so good.

      Reply

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