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The Best Cherry Tomato & Basil Recipes for Fresh Summer Eats

Cherry tomatoes and basil are a match made for summer cravings—fresh, vibrant, and loaded with flavor. These recipes will make your meals feel like a sunny Italian getaway, and you’ll want to add them to your menu while the season’s at its best.

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Updated on Fri, 01 May 2026
Refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes, tossed with arugula and lemon zest for a zesty, picnic-perfect meal. Save
Refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes, tossed with arugula and lemon zest for a zesty, picnic-perfect meal. | novatongs.com
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Summer Pasta with Pesto and Tomatoes

Refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes, tossed with arugula and lemon zest for a zesty, picnic-perfect meal.
Refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes, tossed with arugula and lemon zest for a zesty, picnic-perfect meal. | novatongs.com

Each bite is a tangle of al dente pasta tossed with basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a flurry of Parmesan for the ultimate summer lunch.

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Mason Jar Caprese Salad

Fresh Mason Jar Caprese Salad featuring vibrant tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for picnics or on-the-go lunches.
Fresh Mason Jar Caprese Salad featuring vibrant tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for picnics or on-the-go lunches. | novatongs.com

So easy to prep and looked so pretty in the jar! I added a little extra balsamic and packed these for my road trip—super fresh and filling. —Maribel

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Pesto Tortellini Salad

A chilled bowl of Pesto Tortellini Salad, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.
A chilled bowl of Pesto Tortellini Salad, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. | novatongs.com

Cheese tortellini, basil pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes join forces in this summer-ready salad that’s a picnic favorite and great for meal prep.

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Cold Pasta Pesto Salad

Cold Pasta Pesto Salad
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I made this for a backyard BBQ and everyone asked for the recipe! Super tangy and creamy thanks to the mozzarella and pesto. —jen_eats

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