6 Easy Ways to Enjoy Summer Tomatoes
Any way you slice it (or dice it, or puree it!!), tomatoes are a great addition to any dish. Summer is the best time for tomatoes...
Here are 6 ways to make the most of them
Sliced A slice of tomato can take a sandwich from boring to extraordinary. Plain toast is lame, but toast topped with tomato and hummus is couture! Add a slice of tomato on your next sandwich.
Diced Add diced tomato to your salads and wraps for a boost of color and flavor. When my burritos or salads feel like they're lacking something, tomatoes, especially those adorable baby heirlooms!, make a bold shift into awesomeness.
Pureed Gazpachos are a great way to chill out during the hot summer months. See my recipe in Happy Herbivore Abroad.
Salsa'd There's nothing better than fresh pico de gallo! My favorite recipe: tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic powder, lime juice and salt/pepper! I'm totally obsessed with pico on a baked potato!
Grilled Toss cherry tomatoes into a grill basket and cook until charred OR make cherry tomato kabobs. Great on their own and even more delicious in a pasta salad.
Preserved If you've found yourself with a surplus of tomatoes, cook up a batch of tomato soup or marinara sauce and freeze. They'll come in handy during the cold winter months!
Storage Tip: Keep your tomatoes at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerating them will affect their flavor and texture.
And if you're wanting to grow your own tomatoes, here's an easy way to do so. All you need are seeds!