Our Top 3 Vegetarian Basil Recipes From This Season

Add some confidence to your menu with these fantastic vegetarian basil recipes—each one is guaranteed to impress. From zippy pastas to garden-fresh salads, these are the foolproof dishes to make when nothing else sounds good.

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Fresh Moonlit Lagoon salad with juicy fruit, a soft, creamy burrata centerpiece, and basil leaves. Save
Fresh Moonlit Lagoon salad with juicy fruit, a soft, creamy burrata centerpiece, and basil leaves. | pixelforks.com
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Moonlit Lagoon Blueberry Burrata Salad

Fresh Moonlit Lagoon salad with juicy fruit, a soft, creamy burrata centerpiece, and basil leaves.
Fresh Moonlit Lagoon salad with juicy fruit, a soft, creamy burrata centerpiece, and basil leaves. | pixelforks.com

Juicy blueberries and grapes paired with creamy burrata, aromatic basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze make this salad a showstopper for summer. Light, modern, and gluten-free—it's a feast for the eyes and palate.

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes

Colorful zucchini noodles with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes, a light and satisfying gluten-free dish
Colorful zucchini noodles with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes, a light and satisfying gluten-free dish | pixelforks.com

I couldn’t believe how fresh and light this tasted! The basil pesto was a perfect match for the zucchini noodles, and my family hardly noticed it was gluten-free. —Lila

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Fresh basil garnish and grated Parmesan top a vibrant bowl of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta, ready to serve for a quick vegetarian dinner.
Fresh basil garnish and grated Parmesan top a vibrant bowl of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta, ready to serve for a quick vegetarian dinner. | pixelforks.com

A go-to vegetarian pasta featuring tangy sun-dried tomatoes, basil, toasted pine nuts, and a rich, Mediterranean-inspired pesto. Perfect for a quick, flavor-packed dinner.

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