What Goes Well With Tomatoes

Tomatoes pairs well with almost everything and it is one of the fresh produce to enjoy in summer when they are in season. Do you want to explore what pairs well with them?

In this post, I share which food flavors go together when paired with these fresh tomatoes when they are in season or with canned. Let see what flavors go well with tomato in terms of vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, and protein.

What Do Tomatoes Taste Like

Tomatoes taste sweet, tart, sour, or just balanced. It all depends on the variety and how ripe they are. Now we get many varieties of tomatoes in the market that can be categorized as hybrid and heirloom.

Always select plump, fresh color, firm, and blemish-free skin tomatoes for recipes. Do not try to punch or press them, a tomato-like smell coming from the stem is proof that they are fresh and ripe.

Imagine the amazing flavors in Caprese salad with cheese and basil OR tomato confit to make bruschetta taste delicious OR shakshuka made in the bed of tomato sauce. Because tomatoes blends with other food items so beautifully. Let see how to combine them with other foods to create a magical flavor profile.

Fruits and Vegetables

Mango, peach, strawberry, cucumber, blueberry, raspberry, avocado, caper, cauliflower, cabbage, onion, garlic, eggplant, ginger, horseradish, lemon, limes, okra, pomegranate, bell peppers, watermelon, asparagus, mushrooms, apricot, lychee, nectarines, corn, broccoli, spinach, arugula, chard, beets, celery, celery roots, green beans, zucchini, jackfruit, kale, bocconcini, leeks, shallots, pumpkin, pineapple

Nuts

Pine nuts, hazelnut, almonds

Herbs and Spices

Cilantro, parsley, basil, chives, cumin, mustard seeds, aniseed, chili, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sage, tarragon, thyme, oregano, dill, Italian seasoning, garam masala, Kadai masala, curry powder, cajun, fajita, and taco seasoning, fennel, cayenne, mint, sumac, allspice, bay leaf, garlic

Protein and Dairy

Chicken, beans, bacon, chickpea, cod, crab, eggs, egg white, paneer, tofu, lamb, oyster, halibut, Gruyère, parmesan, mozzarella, cream cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese, ricotta, shrimp, cream, blue cheese, burrata, turkey, salmon, tuna, yogurt, cheddar

Others

Lentils, balsamic, rice vinegar, lima/butter bean, dijon mustard, olive, red wine, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sherry vinegar, pasta, polenta, quinoa, oats, Worcestershire sauce

What To Do With Tomatoes

Here are some recipes that show you how you can enjoy them when the tomatoes are in season or use canned ones anytime during the year.