Tender, juicy, smoky, and sweet, these easy grilled tomatoes are a knockout summer side dish! Italian dressing and fresh basil take them over the top.Jump to recipe Have you tried grilled tomatoes? I hadn’t until just recently, instead reaching for veggies like sweet corn, mushrooms, and zucchini whenever I fired up the grill.But a few weeks ago, I brought a bag of bright red romas home from the market.

A variety of paste tomatoes, they’re firmer and denser than the heirloom tomatoes that I like to add to salads at this time of year.So, on a night when I was grilling veggie burgers for dinner, I decided to try grilling the tomatoes too.Seriously, I had no idea what I was missing! Grilled tomatoes are tender, juicy, and all around delicious.The grill brings out their natural sweetness and infuses them with smoky flavor.

We’re happy devouring them on their own, hot from the grill.But, if you want to kick them up a notch, a drizzle of our Italian dressing, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a shower of fresh basil will transform them into a knockout summer side dish.How to Make Grilled TomatoesMy biggest tip for making this grilled tomatoes recipe is choosing the right tomatoes.

Firm roma tomatoes work really well here.Save your juicy heirlooms for a salad or sandwich!Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise, then drizzle or brush the cut sides with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.

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