This fruit, yes fruit is red and delicious and often mistaken for a vegetable.  It is sweet and loaded with antioxidants.  

Below I will share 5 ways to enjoy this lovely little fruit.

Of course there are many more but I will only share 5..feel free to share more in the comments section.

1.  Tomato Salsa – This is one of my favorites and very easy to make.

• Chop 2 large tomatoes and place in a bowl
• Add the following ingredients to the bowl:
  • 1/2 tsp of sea salt
  • Add 1/2 small red onion, chopped
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 1 small serrano chile, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• Mix well and serve over omelets, over wraps, with bagel chips, or whatever you desire.

2.  Tomato, Herb and Feta Salad

• Cut 4 tomatoes into wedges and place in a bowl
• Season with sea salt, pepper
• Add in the following:
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cups chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
• Add a 4-oz container of crumbled feta cheese
• Mix gently to combine all and enjoy!

3.  BLT Salad Sandwich

• Spread 1 tsp of lowfat mayo on each of 4 slices of lightly toasted whole grain bread
• Cut 2 large tomatoes into 8 thick slices
• Place 2 tomato slices on each piece of bread
• Top with 2 slices of cooked turkey bacon
• Toss 8 cups of Bibb lettuce with 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 tsp of sea salt
• Add 2 cups of the greens over the bacon
• Enjoy!

4.  Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes – A family favorite

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Core 8 medium sized tomatoes, scoop out the seeds
• Sprinkle 1/8 tsp of sea salt inside of the tomatoes, then set aside
• In a food processor combine the following:
  • 4 cups of mixed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, oregano)
  • 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp of sea salt
• Pulse until all is mixed well and herbs are chopped
• Pack this filling into all the tomatoes, stuffing them to the top
• Place the tomatoes, filling side up on a baking sheet, lined with foil
• Bake until shriveled, about 12-15 minutes
• Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving

5.  Freeze your tomatoes to enjoy all year

• Cut a small x on the underside of each tomato
• Place in boiling water until the skin begins to curl where scored (about 1 minute)
• Remove the tomatoes from the water, let cool
• Peel back the skin
• Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, 1 inch apart
• Freeze until solid, about 5 hours
• Transfer to freezer bags and store
• Thaw in fridge over night to make sauces or soups

How do you enjoy your tomatoes? Share your ideas below.