Healthy Recipes Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Healthy Sauce Recipes Healthy Pesto Sauce Recipes 7 Simple Pesto Recipes That Make the Most of Your Summer Herbs By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 8, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Nutty, cheesy, herbaceous and delicious—what's not to love about fresh pesto? These pesto recipes are super flavorful and can be used as pasta sauces, sandwich spreads and dips for your favorite veggies. Basil, tarragon, parsley and thyme all get a chance to shine in these versatile sauces. Recipes like our Classic Basil Pesto and Avocado Pesto are bright and fresh. 01 of 07 Classic Basil Pesto View Recipe Turn the bounty of summer basil into a delicious sauce with this easy pesto recipe. Try it stirred into a tomato or potato salad, or spread onto a sandwich in place of your favorite condiment. 02 of 07 Avocado Pesto View Recipe Avocados add a silky consistency and cheese-like richness to this dairy-free pesto recipe. Toss it with pasta, spread it on baguette slices to make bruschetta, or use it for a healthy mayo substitute on your sandwich. 03 of 07 Tarragon Pesto View Recipe The French flavor of tarragon inspires this pesto, which is wonderful stirred into a simple fish or chicken soup and brings a je ne sais quoi to chicken salad. 04 of 07 Pepita & Cilantro Pesto View Recipe Cilantro and pepitas make an interesting alternative to basil and pine nuts in a simple pesto. Stir this cilantro pesto into a grain bowl or serve with chicken or fish. 05 of 07 Lovage Pesto View Recipe Lovage tastes like cardamom and celery had a baby. If you can't find lovage, increase basil to 1 3/4 cups and add 1 1/2 cups celery leaves. Recipe by Chef/Farmer Stacey Givens of The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen, Portland, OR. 06 of 07 Basic Basil Pesto View Recipe Simplicity reigns in this traditional sauce--just basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Our one modification? We like omega-3-laden walnuts in the mix for their crunch and delicate flavor, but pine nuts, almonds, pecans or even pistachios may be substituted for the walnuts. 07 of 07 Roasted Tomato Pesto View Recipe The concentrated sweetness of slow-roasted tomatoes balanced with savory thyme and a touch of red-wine vinegar makes this healthy pesto recipe a must-try for any tomato lover. Try it in place of tomato sauce on your next pizza or as a "secret" ingredient in your next lasagna. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit