45 Recipes You Can Make With That Pint of Cherry Tomatoes

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45 Recipes You Can Make With That Pint of Cherry Tomatoes2/45 Triple Tomato Flatbread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomatoes are the reason I have a vegetable garden, and I developed this recipe as a way to show off my garden’s plum, sun-dried and cherry tomatoes. The dish is easy and will impress. —Rachel Kimbrow, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 3/45 Zucchini Panzanella Salad 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned how to make panzanella from my friend’s grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it became a dish I crave during the summer. It’s also a great way to use day-old bread and your garden’s bounty of zucchini. —Felicity Wolf, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 152 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 16g

carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein

carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 4/45 Chicken Skewers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 244 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 5/45

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

Italian Potato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Easy Italian Potato Salad Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 170 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 6/45 Tomato Feta Salad 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Feta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I combined my love for onions

with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing

with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it’s served. —Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 121 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 7/45 Poached Egg Buddha Bowls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love cooking for my husband and this is the first dish of the year that we enjoy out in our back yard.

I often include fresh peas and cherry tomatoes, halved

I often include fresh peas and cherry tomatoes, halved. —Amy McDonough, Carlton, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 526 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 21g protein. 8/45 Rainbow Veggie Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every salad should be colorful and crunchy like this one with its bright tomatoes, carrots, peppers and sassy spring mix. Toss with your best dressing. —Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 64 calories, 3g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

(1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 9/45 Color It Ruby Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Color It Ruby Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just looking at this bright red salad cheers me up—and then I get to taste it! For garnish, sprinkle on fresh chives and mild white cheese. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 98 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

251mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein

251mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/45 Tomato Galette 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Galette Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 317 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

1g fiber), 9g protein

1g fiber), 9g protein. 11/45 Cherry Tomato Salad 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It’s one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. —Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 103 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

fat, 1 vegetable

fat, 1 vegetable. 12/45 Tortellini Caesar Salad 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad was served at a dear friend’s baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty of garlic flavor and coats the pasta, romaine and croutons nicely. —Tammy Steenbock, Sembach Air Base, Germany Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without tomatoes): 237 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol,

327mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein

327mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 13/45 Patriotic Taco Salad 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Taco Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my daughter asked to have a patriotic theme for her July birthday party, I made this refreshing dish. If you want to prepare your salad in advance, omit the layer of chips and serve them on the side so they don’t get soggy. —Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 357 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated

They’re summery, but these kabobs really stick to your ribs

fat), 63mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 14/45 Meat ‘n’ Potato Kabobs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: They’re summery, but these kabobs really stick to your ribs. A microwave makes quick work of cooking the potatoes, so grilling is done in a flash. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 279 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2

Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

starch. 15/45 Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that’s actually good for you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 162 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 16/45 BLT Bites 109 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BLT Bites Recipe photo by Taste

I serve them at parties, brunches and picnics, and they’re always a hit

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick hors d’oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at parties, brunches and picnics, and they’re always a hit. Even my kids love them! —Kellie Remmen, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed tomato: 113 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 17/45 Sweet Onion & Sausage Spaghetti 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet onion seasons turkey, adding rich flavor to Mary Relyea’s wholesome pasta dish. At home in Canastota, New York, she tosses it together with light cream, basil and tomatoes for a quick, springy meal in minutes. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 334 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 18/45 Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

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