Vegetables Tomato 9 Ideal Heirloom Tomato Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on January 25, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis Meaty, peak-season heirloom tomatoes are already perfection; they needn't be cooked or overly embellished to be enjoyed. From classic heirloom tomato salad to heirloom tomato and ricotta toasts, these nine dishes require little else but fresh, chopped heirloom tomatoes and a few simple adornments. 01 of 09 Heirloom Tomatoes with Ricotta and Savory Granola CON POULOS To dress up summer's best tomatoes, F&W culinary director at large Justin Chapple combines them with lemony ricotta and savory granola for crunch. Get the Recipe 02 of 09 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tuna Confit © Christina Holmes This is chef George Mendes' version of the simple tomato salads common in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. For a shortcut, use best-quality, olive oil-packed canned tuna. Get the Recipe 03 of 09 Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad with Whipped Feta © Sarah Bolla In this dish, feta cheese is whipped into a delicious savory cream and served beneath beautiful slices of summer heirlooms and nectarines. Get the Recipe 04 of 09 Striped Bass Fish Tacos with Heirloom Tomato Salsa and Avocado © Phoebe Lapine Made with a fresh heirloom tomato salsa, these fish tacos are a bright summer dish. Get the Recipe 05 of 09 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette © Christina Holmes The warm, garlicky anchovy dressing here is fantastic with an assortment of juicy, peak-season tomatoes. To finish the dish, chefs Amelia O'Reilly and Nico Monday top it with tangy pickled shallots and an oozy, soft-boiled egg. Get the Recipe 06 of 09 Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Toasts with Whipped Ricotta Con Poulos Velvety smooth, lightly seasoned ricotta serves as the perfect base for juicy ripe tomatoes and charred peppers on grilled levain bread. Fennel pollen adds a light licorice flavor, while fresh basil, chives, and a hint of lemon juice add brightness to the smoky flavor from the grill. Get the Recipe 07 of 09 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pickled Ramp Vinaigrette Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis This simple salad from Los Angeles chef Suzanne Tracht is all about perfect, in-season produce like onion-y ramps and juicy heirloom tomatoes. It sits well and makes a great potluck or barbecue side salad. Get the Recipe 08 of 09 Parmesan Tuiles with Heirloom Tomato Salad © Con Poulos Chopped red, green, and orange tomatoes are tossed with olive oil and herbs, then served on Parmesan tuiles. The result: a supremely colorful, incredibly easy hors d'oeuvre. Get the Recipe 09 of 09 Heirloom Tomatoes with Anchovies and Red Chiles © John Kernick "It's all about the way one cuts the tomato: A badly cut one is not as appetizing," says chef Owen Kenworthy, who favors slices and wedges made with a very sharp knife. He adds a hit of chile, capers, and anchovies to his salad, which is great as an appetizer or a side dish. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit