7 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Make Now

Homegrown tomato season is in full swing. So if you're wondering what to make with fresh tomatoes, try these easy fresh tomato recipes to use your summer tomatoes. All of these homegrown tomato recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.

Fresh homegrown tomatoes are a summer favorite, and so are recipes using fresh tomatoes. This year I'm growing two kinds of cherry tomatoes in my garden along with fresh herbs. And finding beautiful local heirloom tomatoes at the farmers' market.

These recipes are perfect for vine ripe tomatoes. Make a simple heirloom tomato salad for a side dish or appetizer. They are so good in a simple salad like my paleo Caprese salad with extra virgin olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Toss chopped tomatoes with sweet onion, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and jalapeno peppers for a simple fresh tomato salsa. Or try a pesto pasta salad made with fresh basil and roasted garlic (with zucchini pasta of course).

Summer tomatoes are sweet, juicy and full of flavor, so now is the perfect time to take advantage of tomatoes in season. Whether cherry, grape, heirloom, or beefsteak, here are 7 fresh tomato recipes to try.

Easy fresh tomato recipes

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This simple pico de gallo recipe is a classic accompaniment to any Tex-Mex dish.

Zucchini Pasta Pesto with Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes add a burst of flavor to this Italian summer pasta dish.

Heirloom Tomato Avocado Caprese Salad

This dairy-free take on the classic Caprese salad makes a perfect appetizer or light lunch.

Simple Roasted Tomatoes

Roasting tomatoes brings out their sweetness. This is a great way to use all the cherry tomatoes in your CSA box!

BLT Salad with Avocado and Chipotle Dressing

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato is a classic combination---the addition of avocado and smoky chipotle dressing takes it over the top.

Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad

My absolute favorite summer salad! This easy cucumber tomato salad is a must for any summer BBQ.

Tomato Jam Recipe from Make it Paleo II

Try these any of these tasty fresh tomato recipes to take advantage of summer tomato season this year!