25 Best Heirloom Tomato Recipes to Enjoy

These heirloom tomato recipes are the epitome of garden fresh!

Biting into a ripe heirloom tomato is one of the greatest pleasures in life.

They’re so sweet and juicy that they’re impossible to resist. 

Salad, pizza, or lasagna, their ravishing colors will make any dish pop.

Whether you grow them yourself or buy them at the farmer’s market, these special tomatoes are worth their weight in gold.

So do yourself a favor and try them in the best 25 heirloom tomato recipes.

1. Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Pesto

As if the classic Caprese combo wasn’t already perfect, this salad makes it even better. 

Thick heirloom tomato slices meld with creamy burrata and homemade pesto. Add a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

With flavors this good, there’s no need for balsamic or anything else.

2. Heirloom Tomato, Basil, and Manchego Toast

This is one of those brilliant creations that you can’t stop gorging yourself on. 

The topping consists of garlic, butter, Manchego, tomato puree, basil, and fresh tomatoes. 

But not just any tomatoes. It has cherry tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes. 

Keep it on hand for breakfast, lunch, an appetizer, or a quick snack.

3. Heirloom Tomato Lasagna

Behold, your newest pasta obsession!

Leave the hearty lasagna for winter. Summer is all about giving this classic dish a fresh twist.  

So perk it up with spinach, fresh basil, and big, meaty slices of heirloom tomatoes. 

4. Easy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

Pick out your favorite grilled cheese sandwich and prepare to start dunking!

In a word, this tomato soup is flawless. It’s garlicky, simply seasoned, and saturated with roasted tomatoes.

Do you know what else makes it perfect? It’s easy to make. 

I’d double the batch if I were you. That way, you have some in the freezer for when heirloom tomato season is over. 

5. Basil Roasted Eggplant with Heirloom Tomatoes

Eggplant season is summer too. So what better way to celebrate than by pairing them with heirlooms. 

Basil sauce, heirloom slices, balsamic, and extra basil top roasted eggplant. 

It’s a low-carb alternative to tomato toast and it’s gluten-free. It’s also vegan so more people can enjoy it. 

6. Heirloom Tomato Salad with Dukkah

This invigorating salad is the dish your summer gatherings need.

It merges bright ingredients and chili peppers with meaty tomatoes. 

You drizzle a five-ingredient dressing over heirloom tomato slices, then top with dukkah and mint. 

It’s simple, flavorful, and versatile. 

I love pairing this with skewers hot off the grill. I also like to serve it with crusty bread as an appetizer. 

7. Tamari Heirloom Tomatoes with Crispy Rice

Do you ever get indecisive about what to eat? Me too. 

When I want a little of this and a little of that, I turn to these rice bowls. 

Pan-frying the rice adds more texture. Meanwhile, marinating the tomatoes adds more flavor. 

Umami, spicy, savory, fresh, and garlicky, this rice combines a wide range of flavors. Plus, it’s customizable. 

8. Pasta with Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce

I love rich tomato sauces, but in the summer, I just want this heirloom sauce. 

It’s a prime example of why homemade is so much better than store-bought.  

It’s garlicky, popping with basil, and bursting with tomatoes. It also has very little sugar. 

Oh, and you peel the tomato skins. So those who can’t stand them will be happy, too. 

9.  Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Frittata

Pop the champagne, make mimosas, and start this frittata because it’s brunch time. 

I like to cook the tomatoes low and slow until the juices are oozing. That way, it infuses the egg mixture with its wonderful flavor. 

The zucchini and goat cheese are just a bonus if you ask me. 

10. Heirloom Tomato Pie

From family dinners to potlucks, this tomato pie is great for all sorts of occasions. 

It features layers of heirloom tomatoes, pancetta, and two types of cheese. 

For more texture, line the bottom and the top with breadcrumbs. Put it in the oven for an hour to bake.

The wait is the hardest part. But at least you get to enjoy the delicious smell while you peer through the oven glass. 

11. Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

When it comes to bruschetta, tomatoes are everything. Use subpar fruit, and it will turn out mediocre. 

If you want the best bruschetta, use ripe heirlooms. Also, choose your bread wisely. 

Bruschetta requires only a few ingredients. But the quality is what will make or break it. 

12. Heirloom Tomato Lobster Salad

Do you want a dish that dazzles without a ton of fuss? Meet your new favorite salad. 

This summer stunner is deceptively easy. 

You arrange a base layer of beets, avocado, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Top that with lobster and dollops of the creamy buttermilk dressing. 

It looks like you spent hours carefully crafting each layer. When in reality, it takes 25 minutes. 

13. Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Puff Pastry

Want to try out a new puff pastry appetizer? These eye-popping nibbles will entrance your guests. 

Each square features heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, and Boursin cheese suspended in puff pastry. 

Don’t have Boursin or mozzarella? That’s not a problem at all. 

You can use any creamy cheese you have on hand. 

14. Heirloom Tomato Galette

Are you looking for the best recipe to showcase your homegrown heirloom tomatoes? 

You can stop the endless scrolling. This recipe is it. 

This galette is a stunning display of garden-fresh heirlooms trapped in pie crust. 

And guess how many ingredients you need? Only seven!

Use store-bought pie crust and the rest is easy as pie.

15. Baked Parmesan Basil Heirloom Tomatoes

These savory morsels are great for noshing. 

The tomatoes are oozing with juices and the melty cheese needs no explanation.

Plus, the ingredients are simple and it’s gluten-free. 

It’s also super quick and easy. So it’s great for unexpected company and perfectly planned out party menus alike. 

16. Heirloom Tomato Salad with Sweet Lemon Dressing

Have I told you how much I love heirloom tomatoes? More importantly, have I told you about this striking recipe?

The heirloom tomatoes are radiating deliciousness. Highlighting their sweet juices are nuts, basil, and lemon dressing. 

It’s just enough to enhance their flavor without distracting your tastebuds from the main showcase. 

17. Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Cold soups are the best remedy for beating the summer heat.

Cucumber, avocado, and watermelon are just a few varieties.

But nothing beats taking a classic like a gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes. 

Their sweet juices paired with garlic, jalapeno, red onion, and herbs make for one refreshing soup.

18. Heirloom Tomato Flatbread with Fried Basil

This flatbread will have you counting down the minutes until lunch. 

It’s a rustic delight that pairs heirloom tomatoes with creamy burrata on warm flatbread.

Fresh and light, you can whip this up in 15 minutes tops. 

19. Bourbon Caramelized Bacon and Heirloom Tomato BLT

Every layer of this BLT comes together for something truly marvelous. 

I admit, the bourbon caramelized bacon steals the show. But it’s not a BLT without the tomato!

From the ripe heirlooms to the chipotle mayo to the fried egg, it’s oozing with goodness. 

20. Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo

Sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes make the best pico de gallo.

Dice them up itty-bitty with white onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.

That way, you get the perfect scoop on every chip. 

Also, here’s a pro tip for you. Salt your tomatoes before mixing and let them sit. 

This causes the juices to ooze and intensifies the flavor.

21. Basil Peach Heirloom Tomato Jam

Grab your beautiful ripe heirloom tomatoes and let’s make jam!

Sweet, savory, tangy, and fresh, this jam has a unique flavor combination. 

And with the addition of peaches, it couldn’t be more fitting for summer. 

Smear it on your morning toast or slather it on crostini.

It’s also a tasty option for a charcuterie board in case you need some ideas.

22. Heirloom Tomato Caprese Frico Cups

These poppable bites will be all the rage at your next party.

Each morsel is glowing with bright tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, capers, and goat cheese. 

All of that gets bundled up in a parmesan cup.

Double up on the recipe. These scrumptious nibbles go fast. 

23. Savory Tomato Crisp

I thought crisps could only be sweet. Then I tried this savory tomato crisp and it blew my mind. 

The filling is dripping with nothing but tomatoes.

Then there’s the topping that’s enriched with parsley, cheese, and thyme.

It opens up a whole new world of possibilities for this crumbly baked good.

24. Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, and Eggplant

With so much fresh summer produce, what is one to do? 

I know, roast everything together! 

This skillet is similar to ratatouille. The difference is you top it with pesto. 

I know it’s not on the list, but this would be great with mozzarella cheese.

25. Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza

This pizza is beckoning you to have another slice!

I’m a sucker for classic Margherita. This one, though, takes all those toppings and triples the irresistible factor. 

The heirloom tomatoes are just the start.

It also has a combo of goat cheese, mozzarella, spinach, and cherry heirloom tomatoes.

What about the sauce? It skips it entirely for dreamy garlicky herb butter. 

Call up your pals because tonight is pizza night.