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Pesto & Cherry Tomato Recipes Worth Making on Repeat

Bursting with fresh flavor, these cherry tomato and basil pesto recipes are just the thing for lazy weekend cooking. Each dish is easy to throw together and makes everyday meals feel a little more vibrant—you’ll want to put these on rotation right away.

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Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
Pesto Tortellini Salad served in a white bowl, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for summer picnics. Save
Pesto Tortellini Salad served in a white bowl, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for summer picnics. | cookingoffset.com
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Pesto Tortellini Salad

Pesto Tortellini Salad served in a white bowl, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for summer picnics.
Pesto Tortellini Salad served in a white bowl, garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan, perfect for summer picnics. | cookingoffset.com

Cheese tortellini tossed with basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a handful of Italian herbs make this pasta salad a go-to for picnics and quick dinners.

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Summer Pasta with Pesto and Tomatoes

A vibrant summer pasta salad with pesto and cherry tomatoes, bursting with fresh basil and parmesan flavors.
A vibrant summer pasta salad with pesto and cherry tomatoes, bursting with fresh basil and parmesan flavors. | cookingoffset.com

"Made this for lunch and my kids devoured it! So bright and so easy—I could eat this every week." —Jonas

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