Tomato Time: Recipes Using Summer's Best

Note: The FDA called for pulling round red tomatoes, plum red tomatoes and Roma tomatoes from restaurant menus and grocery shelves due to an outbreak of salmonella in 16 states in June 2008. Tomatoes the FDA has deemed safe — tomatoes on the vine, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and tomatoes grown at home — can be used in any of the recipes below.

Tomato Phyllo Pie
Served with a salad, this fresh, simple tart makes a great vegetarian meal.

Roasted Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes evaporates their moisture and intensifies their flavor. Serve with bruschetta, tossed in pasta, or on pizzas or salads.

Grilled Tomatoes Marinated in Basil Vinaigrette
Grilling or broiling concentrates tomatoes natural sugars, making summer tomatoes even better

Tomato & Cucumber Raita in Butter Lettuce Cups
This refreshing salad, using cherry or grape tomatoes, is in the style of an Indian raita or a Greek tzatziki, a chutney side dish.

Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad with Mint
Cool and refreshing, this salad sings summer.

Mediterranean Layered Salad
This captivating dip layered with fantastic flavors is a showstopper. Serve with toasted pita wedges.

Caprese Salad with Peppers
We’ve added roasted peppers and garlic to this classic salad that requires great tomatoes

Tabbouleh Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers and bulgur join forces in a refreshing summer salad.

For the latest from the FDA, go to: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html

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