Put your freshest, juiciest tomatoes to good use.

But our favorite tomato salads prove that patience is a virtue.

It’s hard to beat this simple but stunning tomato salad.

Southern Living Roasted Pepper-Tomato Salad With Crispy Black-Eyed Peas

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Roasted Pepper-Tomato Salad With Crispy Black-Eyed Peas

This dish is dressed to impress.

It’s no secret that bacon makes every dish better, and salads are no exception.

It’s a perfect side dish forcookoutsandpotlucksyou name it.

Heirloom-Tomato Salad

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It’s like a tomato sandwich’s equally enticing sibling.

The contrast in the temperaturescreamy, warm feta against fresh, juicy tomatoesis delectable.

Chopped Salad

Dinner for everyone in less than 25 minutes?

Southern Living Tomato Mozzarella Salad on a platter to serve

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A creamy buttermilk dressing brings everything together while toasty pecans provide nuttiness and crunch.

Fresh tomatoes, artichokes, olives and pepperoncini add acid and punchiness that complement the dressing.

It’s a can’t-miss side for spring and summer when fresh tomatoes are in their prime.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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Southern Cornbread Salad

This potluck star is an instant crowd-pleaser.

Between juicy tomatoes, classically delicious Southern cornbread, and crispy bacon, what’s not to like?

Chop them up real small to blend in with other tasty veggies and cubes of ham.

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Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

This pasta salad has everything you could ask for in a recipe.

Bacon, ranch, herbs, and tomatoes are an unbeatable combination that will rule any potluck.

Shredded chicken and cherry tomatoes are the cherries on top.

Millet Salad With Butter Beans, Okra, And Garlicky Marinated Tomatoes

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Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are a classic Italian combination that has yet to steer us wrong.

This vibrant salad shows off the best of the season and beautifully marries sweet and supple summer flavors.

This one, however, is exceptionally good.

Southern Living Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad in a bowl to serve topped with feta

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Lemon Vinaigrette is the icing on the cake of a beautiful and bright summertime salad.

Just combine the ingredients with a dash of olive oil and some cheese and you’re good to go.

you’re free to thank us later.

Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing

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Serve it in a clear bowl so guests can marvel at each delicious row of salad goodies.

That’s why we’ve adapted it for the season.

If they can’t place their finger on exactly what your secret ingredient is, it’s the pistachios.

Southern Living Arabic Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Black Eyed Pea Salad in a bowl to serve with glasses of sparkling water

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seafood pasta salad in a white bowl

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Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad

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Southern Living Greek Salad with Baked Feta in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Chopped Salad assembled on a platter ready to serve with dressing

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Southern Living Pasta Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Cornbread Salad

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macaroni salad with ham

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Southern Living Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad in the bowl to serve

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Chicken Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

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Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Recipe

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Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing Recipe

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Herbed Chicken-and-Rice Salad

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Street Corn Salad

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

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Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

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7-Layer Salad

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Cowboy Pasta Salad

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Summer Orzo Salad

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Tomato-and-Watermelon Salad

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