Grilled cherry tomatoes are a fast and easy grilled vegetable side dish that is perfect for all your barbecue meals. These tomatoes are ready in just 5 minutes on a hot grill.
Sometimes simple is best. These grilled cherry tomatoes are one of the easiest grilled dishes you'll ever make. And talk about simple, all you need are cherry tomatoes, skewers, a hot grill and a bit of sea salt.
Why grill tomatoes?
Grilling tomatoes really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes. A quick hot grill gently chars the skin and warms the tomatoes. This brings out the natural sweetness and richness of the tomatoes.
Serving suggestions
These tomatoes are fun and make an impressive side dish. For an informal gathering, leave the tomatoes on the skewer and let each person grab a skewer to add to their plate. You could also remove the tomatoes from the skewers and place in a serving dish, or use these tomatoes as a garnish on grilled chicken or fish.
These tomatoes would also be delicious added to a salsa or a pasta salad or try adding to grilled french bread with an herb cream cheese.
Steps to make grilled tomatoes
- Skewer tomatoes onto wooden or metal skewers
- Place on a preheated hot grill
- Cook for 2-3 minutes and then turn skewers
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are slightly charred and heated through
- Remove from grill and serve tomatoes on skewer or remove from skewers and add to a serving dish
What type of tomatoes should I use?
You can use any type of small tomato when making these skewers. Try using grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, small colored tomatoes or yellow pear tomatoes.
Variations
I've kept these tomatoes simple with just plain cherry tomatoes and a touch of sea salt, but there are several variations you can try.
- Brush with olive oil before grilling
- Add fresh garlic to olive oil and brush on before grilling
- Brush an Italian dressing to tomatoes before grilling
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs after grilling
Frequently asked questions
No you do not need to soak the skewers. These tomatoes are cooked so quickly that it is okay to not soak the skewers first.
About 5 minutes. Cook time will vary a bit depending on your grill and the size of the tomatoes. Look for slightly charred skin and a few tomatoes will begin to split open. These are good signs your tomatoes are heated through.
Yes! You can use a gas or charcoal grill for these tomatoes.
These are best eaten while still warm, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator and use in a green salad or pasta salad. If covered and refrigerated, these tomatoes will last for 3 days.
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Grilled Cherry Tomatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- Dash teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Skewer 6 cherry tomatoes onto each skewer
- Add skewers to a preheated hot grill
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, rotation once to cook each side
- Remove from grill and sprinkle with sea salt
Notes
- Brush with olive oil before grilling
- Add fresh garlic to olive oil and brush on before grilling
- Brush an Italian dressing to tomatoes before grilling
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs after grilling
Valentina says
Such a simple yet fabulous recipe. The smoky grill flavor with tomatoes is incredible! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Warmed tomatoes are simply the best! I oven roast them, but haven't grilled them like this. Bet these are so tasty!
David @ Spiced says
Haha...I have to laugh at this one, Kathy, as our garden is absolutely overflowing with cherry tomatoes right now! I seriously can't pick them fast enough. Grilling 'em up on skewers sounds like a fun way to mix things up a bit. I'll try that tonight in fact! Perfect timing, my friend. 🙂