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10 Bright, Flavorful Ways to Use Cherry Tomatoes

July 30, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Anytime I find cherry tomatoes, I buy them. They are so good and look so cheerful and flavorful. But then I have to find ways to use them before they go bad.

These recipes all call for cherry tomatoes, so you can use up that container before you buy a new one!

Sheet Pan Roasted Tomato Gnocchi

Sheet Pan Roasted Tomato Gnocch.
Image Credit:jamjarkitchen.com.

This simple sheet pan roasted tomato gnocchi is absolutely packed with flavor and takes only a few minutes to throw together! With cherry tomatoes, gnocchi, fresh herbs, and parmesan cheese, this is an easy weeknight meal you will make again and again.

Get The Recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Tomato Gnocch

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad.
Image Credit: Dish’n The Kitchen.

This Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad is a summery Italian salad featuring ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. It’s drizzled with high-quality olive oil and a sweet-tart balsamic reduction.

Get The Recipe: Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad 

Italian Bean Salad With Cannellini Beans & Chickpeas

Italian Bean Salad with Cannellini Beans & Chickpeas.

Image Credit: The Savory Cipolla.

This Italian Bean Salad combines cannellini beans, chickpeas, fresh cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. This salad recipe is refreshing and delicious, perfect for a light lunch or a tasty side.

Get the Recipe: Italian Bean Salad with Cannellini Beans & Chickpeas

Mediterranean Bean Salad With Zucchini

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini.

Image Credit: Little Nomad’s Recipes.

This Mediterranean Bean Salad has grilled garlicky zucchini, white beans, red quinoa, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, and a lemon-olive oil dressing, making it a vibrant and perfect choice for lunch or a side dish.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad with Zucchini

Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes

Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes.

Image Credit: Flavorful Eats.

These Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes make the ultimate appetizer! It’s grape tomatoes sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar nestled in creamy, tangy goat cheese atop toasted crostini. 

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes

Cherry Tomato and Basil Pasta

Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta (Vegan & Oil-Free!).
Image Credit: No Sweat Vegan.

Bright cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic and onions make this simple but elegant Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta shine. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy vegan pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!

Get the Recipe:  Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta 

One-Pan Mushroom Sauce Chicken

One Pan Mushroom Sauce Chicken w/Cherry Tomatoes.
Image Credit: The Oregon Dietitian.

One-pan mushroom sauce chicken is a creamy, healthy, and easy dish! Made with red wine, chicken broth, and fresh cherry tomatoes, it’s a super simple dinner meal.

Get The Recipe: One Pan Mushroom Sauce Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

Chickpea, Spinach, and Tomato Curry

Photo Credit: My Goodness Kitchen.

Make a curry with simple plant-based ingredients for a fuss-free dinner tonight. This recipe is so easy that you can start it and walk away to focus on other tasks. This aromatic dish is ready in just about thirty minutes, making it a great weeknight meal option.

Get the recipe: Chickpea, spinach, and tomato curry

Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella.

This Italian white bean salad is an excellent choice for a summer side dish. It’s a recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and eat throughout the week. Cannellini beans, also known as Italian white beans, are combined with cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, and capers, all tossed in a homemade garlic dressing.

Get the Recipe: Italian White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Mediterranean Kale Salad.

Image Credit: The Healthy Epicurean.

Make this Mediterranean kale salad with big, bold, and briny olives, sweet tomatoes, salty feta, and crisp cucumber. It’s a loaded salad that’s a full meal. 

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Kale Salad

 

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