Move over, charcuterie – there is a new trendy snack board in town. Tomato flights are everywhere on social media right now, with influencers topping slices tomato with all kinds of different food combinations. And we’re completely on board!
“Tomatoes are a good source of phytochemicals (specifically lycopene) and supply nutrients such as fiber, potassium and vitamin C,” says Emily Sullivan, a dietitian with MyFitnessPal (1, 2). “They have properties against cancer and can also protect against heart disease and strengthen the immune system.”
12 dietitian -approved tomato flights
There are so many different ways that you can decorate a slice of summer tomato to raise its flavor and transform it into something special. Here are 12 ideas that Sullivan suggests for good nutrition and large tomato flying flavors.
#1: Caprese salad
This combination is probably the most obvious. You can easily make handheld Caprese salads out of a large heirloom tomato disc by peaking the tomato with:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Basil leaves
- Balsamic Glaze
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
This tomato flight idea has it all: protein and calcium from mozzarella (3), vitamins in the tomato (1) and healthy fats from the olive oil. The result is a classic Italian dish that is delicious no matter what you call it.
#2: pesto and cottage cheese
Here’s another Italian-inspired tag-but this uses cottage cheese, which is currently everywhere on the Internet. Top your heirloom tomato disc with:
- Cottage Cheese
- Pesto
- Toasted pine trees
Think of this combination as a tomato and pesto salad. With extra protein in both cottage cheese and pine nuts (4, 5), this tomato flight idea is a good choice for those who want to pack on the protein without sacrificing flavor.
#3: Hummus and cucumber
Let’s move on to other kitchens. You can make a Mediterranean Tomato Flight using:
- Hummus
- Sliced ​​cucumber
- Olive
- Feta cheese
The end result is a tasty bite that balances the sharp, briny flavors of olives and feta with a creamy base of hummus and refreshing cucumber. Plus, chickpeas in hummus bring a nice serving of fiber to the table (6).
About the expert
Emily Sullivan, Rd is a food data curator at MyFitnessPal. She won her bachelor’s degree and completed her dietary internship at Ohio State University and got her culinary art degree from Johnson and Wales University.
#4: za’atar and labneh
Continuing with Middle Eastern kitchen try this combination of:
- Labneh
- Za’atar
- Olive oil
Labneh is a soft and tangy cheese in the Middle East made of strained yogurt (7). Its structure is very similar to cream cheese or cream fraiche. Paired with za’atar spices (a mixture of oregano, thyme, marjoram, earthsumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt) and olive oil, you get a delicious herby taste that makes you want to continue eating.
#5: Avocado, pickled onions and all bagel spices
You probably already know and love this flavor combination. Instead of using bread as a base, you can make avocado toast with a thick slice of tomato. Here’s what you need:
- Avocado
- Pickled red onion
- All bagel spices
Avocado is a good source of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats (8). Along with pickled red onion this combination is not just a vri on a breakfast classic – it is rich in nutrients to support your health goals
#6: cheese and honey
Are you a salty and sweet combination lover? Here’s Tomato Flight Idea for you. All you need is:
- Cottage Cheese
- Honey
- Black pepper
This combination is creamy, syrupy and carries a cut of spice. Cottage Cheese is such a hot grocery store right now, and this recipe is one of the easiest ways to use it. Honey and black pepper are pantry staples so you can quickly whip this up at home at any minute.
#7: Tzatziki and Dill
Tzatziki is a Greek dip made of yogurt, garlic, cucumbers, olive oil and spices. It is tangy, creamy and makes the perfect spread a tomato flight. Dress up an heirloom tomato disc with:
- Tzatziki
- Cucumber
- Fresh dill
This recipe is both health conscious and undeniably delicious. You can buy store-purchased tzatziki or easily do it at home and if you don’t use all your sauce, tzatziki makes the perfect dip for vegetables or pita bread.
#8: Lox Bagel
We’ll take it to New York City! Lox Bagels is a deli staple and it just happens that tomatoes are a key ingredient in many lox bagel sandwiches. Why don’t we eliminate Bagel? Here’s what you need:
- Reduced fat cream cheese
- Cucumber
- Smoked salmon
- Red onion
- Capers
This LOX Bagel-inspired emergency flying is tasty and packed with protein from the salmon (9). Unlike many of the above -mentioned tomato flights, this recipe is also based on one that really contains tomato – this is good if you are a stickler for traditional flavor combinations.
#9: kimchi and sesame
This recipe draws inspiration from both the current Cottage Cheese trend and traditional Korean taste. Use:
- Cottage Cheese
- Cucumber
- Kimchi
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
Where Cottage Cheese brings a protein base (4), Kimchi is full of probiotics and helps with bowel health (10). This flight brings more of a punchy taste compared to others. You can also customize the taste by choosing different types of Kimchi: Napa Cabbage Kimchi will give you the classic taste, while Scallion Kimchi will bring more aromatic spice.
#10: Tomato eggs
Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a simple and popular Chinese bowl, but you can deconstruct it to fit into a empty flight. You need:
- Scrambled eggs
- Sesame oil
- Scallion
Unlike plain tomato eggs that stare, the tomato will not be cooked for a juicy texture – but you can bet that the taste will be quite the same. This combination can take a little more power as you need to make eggs, but it’s definitely worth it.
#11: peaches and pistacheos
A tomato fly in no way should be tasty. Here is a flavor combination that brings more sweetness:
- Sliced ​​peach
- Balsamic Glaze
- Toasted pistachios
This tomato flight idea breaks with sweet juice from tomato and peach. It is a fruit lover’s dream with the pistachios of the pistachios of saltedness to create a more complex bowl.
#12: Blueberry Lemon
To mitigate this list of tomato flying, here is another refreshing dessert -like tomato flying idea:
- Cottage Cheese
- Blueberry
- Lemon foam
Frankly, who doesn’t love the lemon bluebear combination? It is often found in baked items, but if you are looking for a recipe that is easier to put together, this may be the best choice. The acidity from the lemon screen cuts nicely through the creamy of the cabin cheese and all the flavors merge perfectly – you have to try it.
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