Salsa
Fresh Chunky Tomato Salsa
Fresh TomatoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Fruit and vegetables
Tomatoes: what they are, how to pick and store them
Fresh tomatoes are at their best in summer. Out of season, cherry and grape tomatoes taste better than big slicers, and canned tomatoes are better for sauce.
How to pick them
Heavy, fragrant at the stem end, with smooth skin and a little give.
Usually at their best from July to September: see tomatoes in season.
How to store them
Keep them on the counter, out of the sun, until ripe. Refrigerate only very ripe or cut tomatoes, and let them warm up before eating.
Recipes with tomatoes (15)
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Tomato Basil MozzarellaeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Falafel
Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
Air FryermediumCleanup score 2 of 5
BLT Sandwich
Avocado BLT with Lemon Pepper Mayo
Avocado and Lemon MayoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
BLT Sandwich
Classic BLT Sandwich
ClassiceasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Guacamole
Classic Chunky Guacamole
Classic ChunkyeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Greek Salad
Classic Greek Village Salad
Classic VillageeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Hamburgers
Classic Grilled Hamburgers
Classic GrilledeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Tabbouleh
Classic Parsley Tabbouleh
ClassiceasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
ClassiceasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Red Lentil Dal
Everyday Red Lentil Dal
Everyday with Spiced OileasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Grilled SkewersmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.