30 Colorful Recipes With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken With Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes on a white plate
Photo: Allrecipes Magazine

Make good use of your jar of sun-dried tomatoes with one of these vibrant ideas. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of color and flavor to anything they touch, including these flavorful main dishes, sides, sauces, and appetizers. In this collection of our best sun-dried tomato recipes, you'll find delicious inspiration to please everyone at your table.

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Chicken, Feta Cheese, and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps

Chicken, Feta Cheese, and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps on a white plate
Diana

Make this simple chicken-feta-tomato wrap on the grill in the summer. In the wintertime, the recipe works just as well in the oven.

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Linguine with Seafood and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

shrimp and scallops linguine on plate with broccoli
Diann French

This tomato-packed pasta with scallops and shrimp is the perfect thing to satisfy your seafood craving. Lemon zest is added at the end for a burst of citrus flavor.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

sundried tomato pesto

Reviewer ALLENPG says this tomato pesto has a texture that's similar to meat sauce, so it makes a great vegetarian substitute. (Pro-tip: Keep a jar of this sauce on hand to whip up this easy dinner on a moment's notice).

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Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

goat cheese stuffed chicken thighs with brown sauce
Kim's Cooking Now

"These little bundles are packed with flavor," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Kim's Cooking Now, who recommends serving with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Sardines with Sun-Dried Tomato and Capers

Sardines with Sun-Dried Tomato and Capers on a white plate
Rob

Make this simple no-cook recipe in just 10 minutes. "The ingredients really balance out the fishy flavor, and turn a can of sardines into a tasty, gourmet meal on-the-go," according to recipe creator iloveoliveoil.

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Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato

Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato
lutzflcat

"It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing," says recipe creator Erin C. David, who serves this dish during strict fasting times.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo
KGora

You can make this refreshing pasta salad with just five ingredients: orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.

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Seared Monkfish with Balsamic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Seared Monkfish with Balsamic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
France C

This restaurant-worthy dinner is easier than you think the make at home. It comes together in just 20 minutes, so it's a great choice for busy weeknights.

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Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Spring Rolls

Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Spring Rolls
Soup Loving Nicole

These deep-fried spring rolls are stuffed with avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, onion, green onion, shiitake mushrooms, chicken, and crabmeat.

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Mahi Mahi with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Mahi Mahi with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Terry E.

Though this impressive recipe calls for mahi mahi, any thick white fish will do. Recipe creator capcomp suggests serving with rice.

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Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding
RusticJoyfylFood

Use raw pumpkin, sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes to make this savory bread pudding that's absolutely perfect for fall. You can serve it as an entrée or as a hearty side dish.

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Arugula Pizza

Sun-Dried Tomato and Arugula Pizza
Lori Schreiner

This 5-ingredient dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. A pre-baked pizza crust is topped with tomato sauce, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese, and finished with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh arugula.

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Chicken With Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken With Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes on a white plate
Allrecipes Magazine

"Sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese give this simple chicken dish a delightfully different twist," says recipe creator Bren. Serve over angel hair pasta.

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Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
MomTo6

Looking for a simple make-ahead lunch to take to the office? Try sandwiching this pesto tuna salad between two pieces of bread. Sun-dried tomatoes add bright color and flavor.

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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Photo by kKallberg.

This Sicilian-inspired penne pasta dish is easy to make with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, spinach, and lots of Italian seasonings.

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Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Scampi with Angel Hair

Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Scampi with Angel Hair
Photo by pomplemousse.

Here's a 6-ingredient twist on traditional shrimp scampi that's full of fresh flavor. "This was a quick and delicious meal," raves one happy Allrecipes community member.

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Stuffed Fried Whole Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Stuffed fried mozarella balls with sundried tomatoes
Photo by Allrecipes.

This absolutely irresistible appetizer comes together in under 20 minutes. Recipe creator Marianne suggests serving on top of an arugula salad or with bread.

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Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta
Photo by GodivaGirl.

Even your pickiest dinner guests will love this hearty Italian appetizer. Sliced focaccia bread is topped with a delicious mixture of chicken, spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian salad dressing.

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Dinner In a Puff

Dinner in a Puff
Buckwheat Queen

Muffin tin cups are lined with frozen puff pastry, filled with easy-to-customize ingredients (like goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and mashed avocado), and baked until warm and golden.

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Garlicky Sun-Dried Tomato-Infused Oil

Garlicky Sun-Dried Tomato-Infused Oil
France C

The possibilities are endless when it comes to this infused olive oil. Use it as a light salad dressing, dip for bread, or as an ingredient in your favorite Italian recipes. Also, it makes a great gift!

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"Pantry Find" Pasta for Two

"Pantry Find" Pasta for Two
Buckwheat Queen

Use ingredients you probably already have on hand (like sun-dried tomatoes, canned tuna, and olives) to make this shockingly easy pasta dish.

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Mediterranean Farro Salad

A colorful farro salad on a white plate
SunnyDaysNora

A homemade Greek vinaigrette is the glue that holds this farro, sun-dried tomato, and bell pepper salad together.

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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken
lutzflcat

Your trusty Instant Pot is the key to this 45-minute chicken pasta. A decadent cream cheese sauce is complemented with spinach, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Zhug Chicken

chicken thighs with green sauce over couscous with beans
Buckwheat Queen

"Chicken is marinated in zhug, a spicy green sauce, then baked in the oven with olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful dinner or Sunday lunch," recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen says.

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Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Quiche

sto, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Quiche
DeborahK

Start your day with this flavorful pesto quiche packed with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. It's also a fantastic option for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Gitano

Garlic, garbanzo beans, and olive oil are blended with basil, tahini paste, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Quick Smoky Kale Salad

Quick Smoky Kale Salad

This quick, easy, and super healthy kale salad is full of smoky flavor, thanks to a chipotle chile pepper-spiked homemade dressing.

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Chicken Marsala Florentine

Chicken Marsala Florentine
Kim's Cooking Now!

"This is a gorgeous chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms," according to recipe creator SHANOU, who recommends serving with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.

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Dip For The Stars

Dip For The Stars
MomTo6

"Looks beautiful on the table, tastes heavenly on your tongue," recipe creator DANA COLE says of this layered dip with cream cheese, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto.

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Sous Vide Egg Bites

Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Sous Vide Egg Bites
France C

This is an easy, elegant option for make-ahead breakfasts. Sun-dried tomatoes add sweet, tangy flavor to the rich goat cheese-egg mixture.

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