Summer’s Sweetest Cherry Tomatoes Star in This Zesty Viral Pasta Salad
The summer season Sweetest Cherry just got a delicious upgrade. NatureSweet®, renowned for its premium greenhouse-grown tomatoes, has teamed up with the McCormick® brand, the legendary name in spices and flavor innovation, to unveil a bold new spin on a classic dish: pasta salad. This collaborative creation, called the Summer Supreme Pasta Salad, combines the best of both brands in a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that is set to become a seasonal staple at barbecues, cookouts, and family gatherings nationwide.
At the heart of this limited-time culinary celebration are NatureSweet® Glorys® tomatoes, beloved for their sweetness, juiciness, and vibrant red hue, and McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salad Supreme Seasoning, a spice blend that recently went viral for its ability to turn simple dishes into standout sensations.
A Flavorful Collaboration Built on Freshness and Quality
According to Travis Laveault, Omnichannel & Digital Marketing Director at NatureSweet®, the partnership represents a natural alignment between two brands that share a dedication to flavor, quality, and innovation.
“It’s a bold, fresh take on a backyard classic,” Laveault shared. “Our tomatoes are known for their freshness and flavor, and partnering with the McCormick brand, who’s equally committed to quality and taste, makes perfect sense.”
Together, NatureSweet® and McCormick® have created a dish that not only delivers on flavor but also highlights the bright, fresh ingredients that define summer eating. With this pasta salad, they’re encouraging consumers to elevate their summer spreads with ingredients that go beyond the expected.
The Star of the Spread: Summer Supreme Pasta Salad
The Summer Supreme Pasta Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Designed with versatility and convenience in mind, the recipe features a colorful medley of summer vegetables: juicy halved NatureSweet® Glorys® cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions. These are tossed with cooked pasta—whether it’s elbow macaroni, rotini, or fusilli—and generously seasoned with McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salad Supreme Seasoning.
The result is a flavorful, eye-catching side dish that’s ideal for nearly any occasion—be it a casual weeknight dinner or a festive Fourth of July cookout. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s the kind of dish that hosts and guests alike will keep coming back to.
“This pasta salad brings together NatureSweet’s® juicy tomatoes and our crave-worthy seasoning in a dish built for celebration,” said Giovanna DiLegge, Vice President of Marketing, North America Consumer at McCormick. “Salad Supreme® went viral because it instantly adds vibrant flavor to elevate everyday meals—and now, paired with NatureSweet®, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.”
Viral Appeal Meets Garden-Fresh Flavor
Salad Supreme®, a staple in McCormick’s spice lineup for years, has seen a resurgence thanks to viral food content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Known for its robust flavor profile and versatile uses, the seasoning blend combines savory Romano cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, garlic, and poppy seeds into one punchy package. It’s gluten-free, colorful, and easy to sprinkle on everything from pasta to grilled vegetables to popcorn.
NatureSweet®’s Glorys® tomatoes, meanwhile, have long been a fan favorite among shoppers looking for reliably sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes that maintain their freshness from farm to table. Earlier this summer, NatureSweet® unveiled a new, even sweeter variety of its Glorys®, delivering an improved burst of flavor and enhanced texture, making them an even better pairing for savory applications like pasta salad.
The updated Glorys® tomatoes not only elevate the salad’s taste but also its presentation. Their rich color and firm texture make them ideal for fresh dishes that are meant to impress, especially when combined with the deep orange-red hue of Salad Supreme® seasoning.
Perfect for Summer Gatherings — and Beyond
One of the biggest appeals of the Summer Supreme Pasta Salad is its simplicity. In a matter of minutes, anyone can prepare a crowd-pleasing dish that looks as good as it tastes. It’s ideal for hot weather occasions—think neighborhood block parties, tailgates, beach picnics, and backyard barbecues—but also flexible enough to serve as a meal prep solution or weeknight dinner side.
The base recipe is easily customizable to fit various dietary preferences. You can swap in gluten-free pasta, add grilled chicken for protein, or toss in extras like bell peppers, olives, or feta cheese to create your own spin. Regardless of how you tweak it, the Glorys® tomatoes and Salad Supreme® seasoning are the foundation that ensures delicious results every time.
A Shared Commitment to Fresh, Flavor-Forward Food
This limited-edition recipe partnership underscores a larger trend in the food industry: consumer demand for quick, flavorful, and health-conscious meal options. Both NatureSweet® and McCormick® are well-positioned to meet these demands, thanks to their focus on freshness, transparency, and delivering quality ingredients consumers can trust.
NatureSweet® tomatoes are sustainably grown in greenhouses by empowered associates across North America. The company’s produce is Non-GMO Project Verified, and NatureSweet® continues to innovate with new tomato varieties while maintaining a commitment to agricultural responsibility and social impact.
McCormick®, a global leader in flavor, has also emphasized its sustainability and transparency goals in recent years, ensuring its spices and seasonings are responsibly sourced while maintaining the bold, recognizable flavor profiles that home cooks and chefs rely on.
Where to Find the Recipe
The full Summer Supreme Pasta Salad recipe is now available on NatureSweet®’s website, just in time for your Fourth of July celebration or any sunny-day gathering. For those looking to recreate this dish at home, both NatureSweet® Glorys® tomatoes and McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salad Supreme Seasoning are available at major grocery retailers across the country.
So whether you’re hosting friends and family or heading to a potluck, this collaboration between NatureSweet® and McCormick® offers a fresh, flavorful solution that’s sure to turn heads and please palates.
