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  6. 23 Tomato Side Dishes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

23 Tomato Side Dishes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

August 02, 2020
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Enjoy fresh tomatoes with these summer-perfect side dishes. Tomatoes provide a boost of delicious acidity and a pop of color to any dish. These easy tomato sides come together in less than 30 minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to focus on the main dish (although these may steal the show!). Recipes like Tomato, Watermelon & Avocado Salad and Marinated Grilled Tomatoes are bright, delicious and make the most of this seasonal produce.

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Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella

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This fresh and colorful salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from the classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Double this and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken to take it from a simple side to a quick main dish. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Fresh Tomato & Plum Kimchi with Nori Sesame Salt

<p>Most of this savory fruit-and-tomato salad recipe can be prepared in advance-just mix the tomatoes with the dressing right before serving. For the most stunning presentation, use a mix of colorful heirloom tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017</p>
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Most of this savory fruit-and-tomato salad recipe can be prepared in advance-just mix the tomatoes with the dressing right before serving. For the most stunning presentation, use a mix of colorful heirloom tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

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Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad

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A mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Tomato & Green Bean Casserole with Spicy Herb Pesto

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No gloppy canned soup in this healthy green bean casserole recipe. Simply give cilantro, parsley or chives (or a mix of all three) a whirl in the food processor to make the pesto-like sauce that ties the casserole together. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad

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This vibrant and healthy summer salad is perfect for BBQs and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it's also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Charred Corn & Pepper Salsa

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The roasted pepper and corn salsa that tops this gorgeous tomato salad has a kick from the tart sherry vinegar and moderately spicy and fruity Aleppo pepper. Red-wine vinegar and ground ancho chile are good alternatives. Grill some chicken, fish or other protein along with the corn for an easy summer dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

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Marinated Grilled Tomatoes

<p>The naturally sweet and slightly acidic flavor of tomatoes is amplified in this grilling recipe, thanks to the addition of garlic and shallot. This is the perfect recipe to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes--just try to use tomatoes that still have some firmness to them; if they are too soft, it will be hard to turn them. You'll want to serve this dish immediately, but any leftovers can be pureed and turned into a super tasty, fresh pasta sauce. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019</p>
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The naturally sweet and slightly acidic flavor of tomatoes is amplified in this grilling recipe, thanks to the addition of garlic and shallot. This is the perfect recipe to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes--just try to use tomatoes that still have some firmness to them; if they are too soft, it will be hard to turn them. You'll want to serve this dish immediately, but any leftovers can be pureed and turned into a super tasty, fresh pasta sauce. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Tomato, Watermelon & Avocado Salad

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Enjoy this refreshing healthy salad recipe as a side dish or dice the tomatoes, watermelon and avocado smaller (1/2- to 1/4-inch pieces) and serve as a condiment for grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Grilled Summer Squash, Onions, and Tomatoes

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Enjoy the freshest summer vegetables hot off the grill, flavored with herbs and a hint of garlic. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Peach Salad with Tomatoes & Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Here's a salad to toss together during the dog days of summer, when peaches and tomatoes are both at their best. Use a combination of lettuces that have different textures and flavors--a tender, more buttery variety with something more substantial and peppery, for instance. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

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In this easy cherry tomato salad, the fresh herbs and bright dressing highlight the natural sweetness of the summery tomatoes. Elevate the look of this easy salad by using multicolored tomatoes if you can find them. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli & Tomatoes

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This dish of roasted broccoli and tomatoes is tossed with bright Mediterranean ingredients just before serving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007

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Panzanella with Tomatoes & Grilled Corn

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Grilled corn adds a note of sweetness to this tangy panzanella salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020

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Green Beans & Tomatoes with Sizzled Garlic

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Capers, juicy tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley make this vegetable side dish flavorful enough for a special meal, but easy enough for everyday. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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This healthy recipe for oven-roasted cherry tomatoes couldn't be easier, but the results are impressive. Simply toss tomatoes with olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper and slow roast until they're soft and caramelized and practically taste like candy. Serve the tomatoes as a side for chicken, fish or really any main, add them to warm grain bowls or salads, top a burger with them, toss with pasta or add to omelets and frittatas. If you want an even simpler flavor profile, feel free to omit the herbs while cooking. And if you want to gussy them up, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, after roasting. Source: Eatingwell.com May 2019

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Corn & Tomato Saute

<p>This simple saut&eacute; combines two summer stars--corn and tomatoes. If you don't have fresh basil or tarragon, use whatever is best out of your herb garden. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007</p>
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This simple sauté combines two summer stars--corn and tomatoes. If you don't have fresh basil or tarragon, use whatever is best out of your herb garden. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007

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Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata

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For a gorgeous take on a classic caprese, make this healthy salad recipe with heirloom tomatoes in various colors, shapes and sizes. Swapping regular mozzarella for creamy burrata makes this summer salad even more special--but it's still incredibly easy to make. Source: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

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Grilled Zucchini with Tomato-Mint Relish

<p>This grilled zucchini recipe is perfect for summertime bumper crops of zucchini. The tomato-mint relish would be great on all sorts of grilled vegetables. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019</p>
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This grilled zucchini recipe is perfect for summertime bumper crops of zucchini. The tomato-mint relish would be great on all sorts of grilled vegetables. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

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A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006

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Snap Pea & Cherry Tomato Stir-Fry

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Serve this lightly spicy, colorful vegetable side recipe with grilled shrimp or salmon. You can also use snow peas or a mix of the two.

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Anchovy & Cherry Tomato Salad

<p>This anchovy and tomato salad recipe has very few ingredients but absolutely sings with flavor when it's made with cherry tomatoes picked at their ripest. For the prettiest salad, use a combination of orange, yellow and red tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2013</p>
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This anchovy and tomato salad recipe has very few ingredients but absolutely sings with flavor when it's made with cherry tomatoes picked at their ripest. For the prettiest salad, use a combination of orange, yellow and red tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2013

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Crunchy Zucchini and Tomato

<p>Zucchini and tomato slices are sprinkled with a tasty panko bread crumb mixture, and then broiled until crisp. This side dish is quick to make and pairs well with any protein. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Zucchini and tomato slices are sprinkled with a tasty panko bread crumb mixture, and then broiled until crisp. This side dish is quick to make and pairs well with any protein. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sliced Tomatoes with Pesto Drizzle

<p>Prepared pesto whisked with a little vinegar makes the perfect dressing for sliced ripe tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006</p>
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Prepared pesto whisked with a little vinegar makes the perfect dressing for sliced ripe tomatoes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006

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    1 of 23 Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
    2 of 23 Fresh Tomato & Plum Kimchi with Nori Sesame Salt
    3 of 23 Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad
    4 of 23 Tomato & Green Bean Casserole with Spicy Herb Pesto
    5 of 23 Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad
    6 of 23 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Charred Corn & Pepper Salsa
    7 of 23 Marinated Grilled Tomatoes
    8 of 23 Tomato, Watermelon & Avocado Salad
    9 of 23 Grilled Summer Squash, Onions, and Tomatoes
    10 of 23 Peach Salad with Tomatoes & Raspberry Vinaigrette
    11 of 23 Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
    12 of 23 Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli & Tomatoes
    13 of 23 Panzanella with Tomatoes & Grilled Corn
    14 of 23 Green Beans & Tomatoes with Sizzled Garlic
    15 of 23 Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
    16 of 23 Corn & Tomato Saute
    17 of 23 Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
    18 of 23 Grilled Zucchini with Tomato-Mint Relish
    19 of 23 Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
    20 of 23 Snap Pea & Cherry Tomato Stir-Fry
    21 of 23 Anchovy & Cherry Tomato Salad
    22 of 23 Crunchy Zucchini and Tomato
    23 of 23 Sliced Tomatoes with Pesto Drizzle

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