10 Best Sun Dried Tomatoes | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

In at our number one spot are these intensely rich sun dried tomatoes from Waitrose. Boasting five-star ratings across the board, you can expect a sweet and juicy taste that conjures images of warm, sunny evening dinners.

These large, plump tomatoes work beautifully on a cheeseboard or as part of an appetiser, and taste just like the ones you'd find in a deli. A great bargain considering the top-notch taste, texture and quality, and are gorgeous on top of a pizza!

Belazu are the experts when it comes to pestos, pastes and tapenades, and we think their balsamic sun dried tomato paste might be our favourite of the lot! Tomatoes are blended with oil and balsamic vinegar, plus a range of aromatic herbs and spices, for a taste you'll want to eat straight from the jar.

Far from just an ingredient to add to a sauce, this paste combines paprika and cumin provide a more complex taste. All of Belazu's products are made with a focus on using the finest ingredients as sustainably as possible too.

Cypressa has been sourcing the finest authentic foods from growers and producers across the Mediterranean and Middle East since 1964. But, we especially love the warm and vibrant flavours of their Antipasti marinated sun dried tomatoes.

Ripened in sun drenched fields, these sweet tomatoes add a lovely burst of colour to salads, starters and main courses. In fact, Cypressa has a whole Antipasti range, so why not check out their dolmades, artichokes and stuffed peppers for a plate full of sunshine?

If you're only going to be using sun dried tomatoes for cooking, why not make things as easy (and tasty) as possible? This paste by Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients is absolutely bursting with flavour, and ready to elevate your recipes!

Made from a blend of tomatoes, olive oil, wine vinegar, salt, oregano, garlic powder and black pepper, this multipurpose paste is simple to use. Keep it on hand for a quick way to make the best pasta sauce or pesto, or even a hearty Mediterranean dip.

This pesto from Belazu is a tasty example of other ways in which sun dried tomatoes can be prepared. Made from a blend of Mediterranean tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and Italian cheese, it can be used in a wide range of dishes.

This pesto is divine when used in recipes, but also makes for a delicious pizza topping and is fabulous stirred into dips. It has the perfect level of sweetness, without acidity, and the Herbes de Provence and garlic add sophistication.

Merchant Gourmet's sun dried tomatoes in oil are delicious and convenient. Succulent Mediterranean plum tomatoes are sun-ripened and dried in the traditional style, then marinated in oil to retain their plump and juicy texture - the results are delish!

Fabulous in a lentil salad, mixed with olives and basil leaves in pasta, or even as an appetiser, the oil can be combined with lemon juice and pepper for a dressing too. 

Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients range provides high-quality products, and their sun dried tomatoes are an excellent addition to your kitchen cupboard or spice rack. The seasoned, sun-ripened Italian tomatoes are preserved in salt for an intense flavour, and you don't need to use much as a little goes a long way!

Ideal for homemade bread and focaccia, or to create an authentic Italian tomato sauce, they don't need soaking which makes them easier to use. You certainly don't get a lot for the price, but they are very tasty.

Merchant Gourmet's mission statement is "Plant-Based Simplicity" – the idea of making it as easy as possible for people to enjoy uncomplicated ingredients that are easy to prepare. Their sun dried tomatoes come in a fully recyclable pouch, and can be added straight to your recipes.

Gorgeously rich and sweet in flavour, this product is high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and a good source of protein. If you would like to enjoy them as a snack or appetiser, they need to be soaked in water for 20 mins (and then rinsed and drained) before eating, due to being preserved in salt.

These sun dried tomatoes by Melis are produced in Turkey and come in a herbed sunflower oil, containing thyme, parsley, paprika and chopped garlic. Cheaper than many other jarred varieties, these tomatoes are great as a snack, or for adding to salads and pasta.

Rich and tasty, these sun dried tomatoes are good to have to hand for Mediterranean cooking. However, some reviews suggest that they can be a little inconsistent, with the tomatoes varying in quality from jar to jar.

If you're looking for a product that's organic, vegan, and totally additive-free, Berrilys Dried Tomatoes are a good option. Coming in a resealable pouch, you can use just as much as you need, and store the rest.

However, these sun dried tomatoes do require some prep. Preserved in a high amount of sea salt, they need to be soaked in water for 30 minutes, then rinsed and drained before they can be used. This means they're too salty to eat as a snack, and are only suitable as a recipe ingredient.