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15 Juicy Tomato Recipes That Make the Most of Tomato Girl Summer

July 6, 2023

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You’ve heard of coastal grandmothers and clean girls, and now it’s time for tomato girls to have their moment. If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve likely come across something called a “tomato girl summer.” While dressing a certain way — lots of linens, flowy fabrics, and tomato print — is a big part of being a tomato girl, the trend does have something to do with the actual eating of tomatoes. Essentially, the idea of having a tomato girl summer comes from romanticizing the vibe and aesthetic of someone who summers in the Mediterranean, where they can eat bruschetta as an everyday snack, cook with the windows open, and dine al fresco for every meal. Tomato girl fashion , therefore, is simply the uniform of that lifestyle.

Fortunately, that means you don’t necessarily need to dress the part of a tomato girl. You can just eat like one — which, let’s be honest, is probably the best part of the trend, anyway. As long as you have some ripe tomatoes (bonus points if they’re from your local farm stand or farmer’s market) and a few good tomato recipes up your sleeve, a tomato girl summer is yours to have.

Not sure what to do besides drizzling with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt? Ahead, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and tomato recipes you can indulge in all season long.

Tomato Tart

If you’re not a fan of fruit tarts, this savory tomato tart might be more up your alley. To make it, you arrange sliced cherry tomatoes on top of a layer of goat cheese spread, resulting in a tart that’s bright and fresh yet rich and creamy.