Cherry tomatoes are round, about the size of a large cherry and full of water. Their skin is thin and their flesh is plump, so biting into one is a great explosion of flavor. They make salads or bruschettas juicy while adding a touch of sweetness and you can also eat them with ranch dressing for a satisfying snack!
Grape tomatoes are roughly the size of a large grape with a slightly thicker skin than cherry tomatoes but not as sweet. According to The Kitchn, they “last longer than cherry tomatoes, they’re becoming more and more popular since they are hardier and less fragile to pack and transport.”
Regardless of their durability, these tomatoes are delicious and we love them as snacks, in appetizers and in salads.
Our answer is, fresh tomatoes are always great! But if you prefer your tomatoes sweeter and softer grab some cherry tomatoes, if you need them to be sturdier and with a good crunch, have grape tomatoes handy.
Both can be used interchangeably for quick sauces, roasting, salads and kebabs. So there’s no wrong answer when it comes to picking one over the other.
