Juicy and sweet, tomatoes are full of antioxidants such as lycopene and beta-carotene. They're also still in season, making now the time to use up the last fruits in your garden, or find them pretty cheap at the grocery store or farmers market. Aside from enjoying them alone, here are some healthy snack ideas using delicious Summer tomatoes.
Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
If you're a pizza-holic, try these gluten-free quinoa bites, which are packed with fiber and protein. This savory recipe is made with cherry tomatoes and makes a delicious snack or appetizer.
Easy Bruschetta
Made with tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, this satisfying recipe for bruschetta is a cinch to whip up. Top it on sliced pieces of toasted baguette, and you'll feel like you're taking a bite right out of Summer.
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Sometimes when making a salad, it's refreshing to think less is more. Instead of combining a million different ingredients, select two perfect fruits, say tomatoes and avocados, and let them be the stars of a simple but satisfying salad. Throw in some quick-pickled shallots and a tangy basil-laced vinaigrette, and you've got a dish that screams Summer. This perfect salad goes with anything, from burgers to tacos to grilled fish. You've got to make it! 
After eating hard, tasteless, discolored tomatoes for the past eight months, I'm loving the fact that my knife is now sliding through juicy, ripe, and delicious tomatoes. Although tomatoes generally taste better toward the end of the Summer, the tomatoes that are now arriving in farmers markets and grocery stores shouldn't be missed.