21 Fresh Tomato Salad Recipes to Show Off Your Summer Crop (2024)

Savor a taste of summer in these fresh tomato salad recipes. Whether you use ruby reds from your garden or heirlooms from your local farmers market, you can't go wrong by adding one of these tomato-mozzarella salads, tomato-basil salads, tomato bread salads (aka Panzanella), and other tomato salad masterpieces to your menu.

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Bacon-Corn-Tomato Salad

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Since their seasons overlap beautifully, we love to toss sweet corn into many of our summer tomato salad recipes. This one takes that concept and turns up the volume with crispy bacon, fresh red onion and marjoram, and a splash of cider vinegar. Serve it by the bowl for a family dinner, or scoop this salad into individual cups or mason jars for picnics or potlucks.

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Cherry Caprese Salad

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When we say “cherry tomato salad recipes,” we’re guessing you think of bowls filled with those small, ruby-hued tomatoes. But this sweet-tart variation on the theme features actual cherries—yep, the pitted fruit!—alongside cherry tomatoes, luscious burrata cheese, tangy balsamic vinegar, and plenty of aromatic fresh basil. It’s like a traditional Caprese salad got a gourmet makeover, and we can’t get enough.

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Summer Tomato Salad

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This colorful tomato and onion salad is an ideal summer side dish to turn to on those days when you simply cannot possibly turn on the oven. It's also super simple—prep is just 20 minutes.

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Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Mint

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As refreshing and hydrating as a glass of infused water, this fresh tomato salad recipe is spiked with water-rich cucumbers and cooling fresh mint. On the hottest days of summer, this is the side we turn to time and time again. This five-ingredient toss-and-serve salad is naturally vegan, although we’d fully approve of you crumbling on some goat cheese if you’re sharing it with a crowd that does dairy.

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Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella

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Slow-roasted tomatoes add a burst of sweetness to this easy tomato-mozzarella salad. It makes enough for 12 people, so it's a stellar contribution to any summer potluck. Customizable with any short-cut pasta (including whole-wheat, lentil-, or chickpea-based), no wonder one BHG fan says, “My family loves it!”

Tomato-Mozzarella Toss

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Rich mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves are perfect companions for the grape and cherry tomatoes in this salad. This recipe makes 12 servings in just 20 minutes, so it's perfect for a last-minute side dish at a party or cookout.

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Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad

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In this tomato-basil salad, those two seasonal all-stars are just the beginning. To make this no-cook recipe even more hearty while adding a punch of protein and fiber, we toss in a can of chickpeas and a generous scoop of edamame. Fresh sweet corn, mint, onion, and a honey-scented vinaigrette round out the rainbow-colored creation that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Chicken, Tomato, and Cucumber Dinner Salad

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This is consistently one of the most popular recipes on BHG.com, and you're about to taste why. Enjoy a juicy tomato salad for dinner tonight, complete with crunchy cucumber and seasoned chicken tenders. Best of all, this quick and easy Greek tomato salad includes ingredients you likely have in your pantry or fridge as we speak.

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Panzanella

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Have some on-the-verge-of-stale bread? Do we have the food waste-eliminating solution for you! Crunchy homemade croutons—best made with day-old bread—and fresh ripe tomatoes star in this quick and easy Italian summer salad recipe. To save even more time with this tomato bread salad, substitute Italian dressing for the homemade vinaigrette.

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Mango, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

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When you’re in the mood for a tropical twist, try this avocado-tomato salad that one BHG fan describes as, “Amazing! It's the perfect mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.” The buttery avocados are a delicious complement to the sweetness of mango and juicy sweet-tart tomatoes.

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Peach and Tomato Salad

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When you need a fruit salad and veggie side—but don’t want to fuss with two separate creations—turn to this peach, tomato, and feta salad that offers the best of both worlds. But don’t just take our word for it. One BHG fan who tried this raves, “The sweetness of the peaches, the tang of the vinegar and feta coupled with the freshness of the tomatoes—all with the crunch of the onions and pecans? Goodness! This is a keeper.”

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Tomato Salad with Guajillo Chile Dressing

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Dress ripe summer tomatoes with a homemade garlic, chile pepper, cilantro, and onion dressing to create the ultimate summer salad. Finish the tomato salad recipe with grilled green onions and a generous sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco.

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Steak and Tomato Pasta Bowl

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This tomato pasta salad recipe is heart enough to be a one-dish dinner. Toss together sliced cherry tomatoes, pasta, grilled corn, and sliced sirloin steak. Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and white wine vinegar brighten up the bowl.

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Acorn Wedges with Mozzarella & Tomatoes

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Roasting cherry tomatoes intensifies their sweetness and concentrates their flavor. Here, they're scattered across roasted squash wedges and topped with fresh herbs and a sour cream and mozzarella dressing.

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Cucumber-Tomato Salad

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This simple tomato salad recipe lets the fresh flavors of in-season produce shine. Lightly dress the chopped tomatoes and sliced cucumbers with a green onion and white wine vinegar dressing.

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Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

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This fresh summer salad showcases the beauty of the season's best vegetables including tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and onions. Finish with a wedge of sheep's milk feta cheese and a homemade caper dressing.

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

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If you love the creamy tomato flavor of Marry Me Chicken, you must try this easy pasta salad. Dress cheese tortellini, chicken breast, and cherry tomatoes with a homemade tomato basil dressing, and finish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Creamy BLT Pasta Salad

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This twist on summer's best sandwich is our go-to pasta salad recipe. The bowl is filled with pasta, fresh tomatoes, crisp bacon, and lettuce. A tangy mayo dressing pulls the entire dish together.

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Leftover Ham Chef's Salad

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Our take on a classic chef's salad with made with leftover ham and chicken. The real star though is juicy grape tomatoes. They give the salad a burst of sweetness. Serve the tomato salad with toasted rye bread.

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Summer Spaghetti Salad

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This tomato salad is made with spaghetti, shredded string cheese, and toasted walnuts. Dress the mixture with a fresh parsley vinaigrette. This tomato salad recipe is even better the next day!

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BLT Potato Salad

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Take all the fillings from your favorite sandwich and transform them into a hearty potato salad. A garlicky mustard dressing is the perfect complement for the sweet tomatoes, chopped dill pickles, and hard-boiled eggs.