Simple Basil Recipes That Make Dinner Feel Fresh
These basil recipes are perfect for summer cooking. They’re simple to pull together, packed with fresh flavor, and help you make the most of what’s already in your garden or kitchen. Some are savory, some are sweet, but all of them let basil shine.
Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles
This Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles is a family weeknight pleaser and made in under 30 minutes. You can serve it over rice noodles, rice, or even pasta.
Get the Recipe: Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles.
Marinated Tomato Basil Salad
This Marinated Tomato Salad is full of fresh flavor and can be used in so many ways as a side dish or a topping for chicken, beef or fish. Trust me, you’ll be eating this all summer long. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, whole 30}
Get the Recipe: Marinated Tomato Basil Salad.
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are loaded with Thai spices and flavors. Top them will all the goodies and you’ve got yourself a healthy dinner the family will love in under 30 minutes. (gluten free)
Get the Recipe: Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles
Bring on the zoodles with this Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles. It’s full of red peppers, sugar snap peas and savory chicken. So good for you!
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Grilled Tomato Salad With Feta and Basil
This Grilled Tomato Salad with Feta and Basil is bursting with summer flavor. Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a perfect summer dinner. {gluten free}
Get the Recipe: Grilled Tomato Salad With Feta and Basil.
Chicken Caprese Sandwich on Ciabatta
I love a meal that feels restaurant-worthy but takes barely any effort, and this Chicken Caprese Sandwich checks all the boxes! I make it on repeat all summer long when fresh basil and tomatoes are everywhere, and dinner needs to be ready fast. I usually serve it alongside sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad for a summery combo that’s always a hit with my family!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Caprese Sandwich on Ciabatta.
Tomato-Basil Egg Muffin Cups
Easy Egg Muffin Cups are full of fresh tomatoes, basil, onion and cheese for a tasty breakfast or hearty snack. A great grab-and-go breakfast recipe.
Get the Recipe: Tomato-Basil Egg Muffin Cups.
Air Fryer Bruschetta: Olive Garden Copycat Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious and easy Italian appetizer with this air fryer bruschetta recipe, inspired by Olive Garden – perfect for parties!
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Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad
Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad is a shortcut mozzarella cheese and tomato salad with basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Pesto Sauce with Walnuts
Pesto Sauce made with walnuts, without pine nuts. Easy pesto recipe with how to blanch basil. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian recipe.
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Pasta al Pesto
This authentic pasta al pesto recipe is bursting with flavor! It’s easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes.
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Burrata Caprese
Burrata caprese is bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Made with creamy burrata instead of mozzarella, it’s a tasty twist on classic caprese.
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15 Minute Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta – Perfectly bite-sized baby tomatoes and aromatic basil come together with tender pasta for a light and tasty dish.
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Feta and Basil Pizza Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
Feta and Basil Pizza Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 sourdough pizza crust, 1 bunch fresh basil…
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Basil Hummus
This fresh basil hummus sprinkled with pine nuts and olive oil is a quick and easy, vegan snack for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Basil Hummus.
