Blame Zendaya. As a child of the 90s, I’m here for just about every trend resurgence (minus low-rise pants.) But as a person who has never picked up a racket, the tennis fashion trend—or, tenniscore—just wasn’t for me. Until Zendaya. The undeniable style icon recently epitomized the trend on the red carpet with stylist Law Roach to promote her movie Challengers, showcasing outfits that seamlessly blend athleticism with glamour. You could not look away.

How To Style the Tennis Fashion Trend

The tennis fashion trend has made a dramatic resurgence in recent years, largely fueled by the nostalgia for 90s trends and a few key celebrity endorsements that have thrust the sporty chic aesthetic back into the limelight. (Not to mention the pickleball craze.) But good news for us norms, this resurgence isn’t just about looking good on the tennis court—it’s about incorporating those clean lines, crisp whites, and functional beauty into everyday wear.

We can’t all be Zendya on the red carpet, but we can look real cute integrating the trend into a casual wardrobe that serves both style and comfort. Read on for eight easy-to-wear pieces that capture the tennis fashion trend perfectly—call ’em a grand slam.

The Pleated Tennis Skirt

A staple of the tennis world, pleated skirts have crossed over as a fashion favorite. Opt for a high-waisted, mini, or midi version in classic white—or go bold with fun colors.

How to Style: Pair it with a tucked-in graphic tee and sneakers for a casual, sporty look.

A Classic Polo Shirt

The classic polo shirt is an enduring symbol in both tennis fashion and casual wear. It was introduced by the French tennis icon René Lacoste in the late 1920s, but it’s made a lasting impression thanks to its cool blend of sporty vibes and laid-back chic. Wear it on the court—or out for coffee.

How to Style: Pair it with a tennis skirt for the obvious look. Or pull on slouchy jeans and a braided belt for a more relaxed vibe.

Sporty Sneakers

White sneakers are the cornerstone of tennis fashion. They’re easy to wear and truly never go out of style. The fun part is choosing a new pair. Chunky soles? Slim design? Color pop? It all works.

How to Style: Wear with anything from dresses to denim for a comfortable, all-day vibe. Pair with a slouchy, frilled, or colored sock for a more styled look.

Varsity Cardigan or Sweater

Varsity jackets, sweaters, and cardigans capture that cool, collegiate vibe that tennis fashion is known for, mixing a classic preppy look with sporty practicality.

How to Style: Layer over a crop top and high-waisted jeans for an effortless ensemble.

Sun Visor

You know this one. It’s the accessory seen across many a theme park back in the day. The 90s-style accessory is perfect for sunny days—and cool looks.

How to Style: It’s all about the hair. Try it with a high pony or big, voluminous curls.

Track Pants

A big welcome back to the track pants that defined my junior high school years. They’re comfortable and trending—and that side stripe is a classic.

How to Style: Put a more modern spin on these babies with a cropped tee and white sneakers.

Athletic Dresses

The athletic dress has been making waves for a few years, but this one-piece look is one of the easiest ways to add tennis-inspired style to your wardrobe. They’re everything we love: both functional and fashionable.

How to Style: Accessorize with a denim jacket and statement sneakers for an easy day out.

Retro 90s-Inspired Sunglasses

No tennis-inspired look is compete without sunnies. Think bold, geometric shapes that are typical of the 90s era.

How to Style: Pop ’em on and go. Perfect for adding an air of mystery (and also, practicality) to any sporty look.

As a vegetarian, I’m always on the lookout for good sources of plant-based protein. I’m not into protein powders or bars that are packed with weird ingredients just for the sake of hitting a protein number. This means that I have to plan my meals to prioritize protein with wholesome ingredients that are as delicious as they are healthful. On my power player list? Eggs, Icelandic yogurt, chocho bean protein, tofu, lentils, and my hero ingredient lately—cottage cheese. I always have a tub of cottage cheese at the ready for both sweet and savory meals. But with all the debate about dairy, I sometimes wonder—is cottage cheese as “healthy” as I think?

So, I asked our resident nutritionist and wellness editor Edie Horstman for her take on the cottage cheese trend. She shared a bit more with me about the health benefits of cottage cheese, how to incorporate it into a balanced diet, and what to look for when you’re at the store.

Key Health Benefits of Cottage Cheese:

Cottage cheese is a versatile and economical bang for your nutrition buck! It’s an excellent source of high-quality protein (especially if you prioritize organic cottage cheese), calcium, and vitamin B12. It’s also relatively low in calories and fat, making it a great addition to a well-rounded diet. It’s also naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. These are the top health benefits of cottage cheese:

1. Helps build and repair muscles

Cottage cheese is a complete protein source — meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. These are required for building and repairing muscles — making it an ideal ingredient for anyone, especially athletes, pregnant women, and literally anyone looking to increase their muscle mass!

2. Promotes bone health

CC is a reliable source of dietary calcium, helping maintain strong bones and teeth. 1 cup of cottage cheese = almost 140 mg of calcium, which is about 14% of the recommended daily intake for adults.

3. Supports the immune system

Chock-full of vit B12, cottage cheese supports a healthy immune system. Vitamin B12 also helps with the production of red blood cells and DNA — particularly helpful for pregnant women!

4. Aids in weight management

Because it’s high in protein, cottage cheese is a fantastic food to include in your diet (whether or not you’re trying to lose weight). If you choose full-fat cottage cheese, its protein and fat content makes it particularly satisfying.

Is cottage cheese a good source of protein?

Yes! More so than Greek yogurt. Comparing a 1:1 serving of 3/4 cup, cottage cheese has at least 5 more grams of protein than Greek yogurt. Cottage cheese is also a great source of leucine (a branch-chain amino acid or BCAA). This is important because some experts say that leucine is the most crucial BCAA for energy during workouts and muscle growth.

And so long as you’re not intolerant to dairy, cottage cheese bodes well in both vegetarian and omnivore diets.

The best cottage cheese to buy

I haven’t found a brand I like more than Good Culture! The consistency, creaminess, and quality of ingredients check all the marks. For the average consumer, ideally they’re buying organic cottage cheese / dairy. As mentioned, Good Culture also makes a lactose-free cottage cheese which is great for those with an intolerance to lactose.

How to Use Cottage Cheese:

Sky’s the limit! You can sub it for Greek yogurt in a parfait / yogurt bowl or chicken salad, whisk it into fluffy scrambled eggs, use it in egg muffins, toss it into a smoothie for more protein, make a dip with it, or dollop a few scoops on a salad for creaminess and more protein. I’ve also seen people make a high-protein mac and cheese and even sub it for ricotta in lasagna or stuffed shells.

I feel like people either love or hate cottage cheese, but for those who are sus, I recommend tossing it into a blender to make a smoothie or dip…because blending it makes the consistency creamy and not lumpy (which deters a lot of people from eating it!). 

Looking for inspiration on new ways to incorporate cottage cheese into your diet? Here are a few cottage cheese recipes I’m loving lately:

Best Recipe Ideas for Adding Cottage Cheese to Your Diet

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

This has been my go to breakfast for the last few months and it hits the spot every time. Crack your eggs into a bowl with a serving of cottage cheese and mix together. Add to your pan and gently stir in the pan until the eggs scramble. It’s a little cheesey, savory, and so satisfying. I like to serve alongside some sauteed kale in the mornings, and top with salsa, hot sauce, or something savory like pesto.

Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

A soft boiled egg, chili oil, fresh herbs, and maybe a crusty piece of bread are all part of the winning formula that is a savory breakfast bowl that packs as much flavor as it does protein.

Honey and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

While I prefer my cottage cheese savory, I like to use it to supplement my sweet breakfast bowls with cottage cheese. Blending a little cottage cheese with greek yogurt, then topping with seasonal fruit, crunchy nuts or granola, and a little honey is the perfect way to make this a sweet breakfast.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

I actually really love making pancakes for breakfast on days I work from home. Pancakes on their own can just feel like a heavy and sugar packed breakfast. But using more wholesome recipes like this one or just adding some blended cottage cheese to a ready made protein mix in place of an egg is perfect. Or, I like adding a spoon of cottage cheese on top of pancakes with a ton of fruit and hemp seeds. It’s perfection.

Cottage Cheese Toast

While I love avocado toast, avocados don’t actually have much protein (only about 3g per whole avocado). So for a more satiating breakfast, I like to do a cottage cheese toast and load it up with all my favorite toppings. Whether sweet for a protein packed version of Camille’s Yogurt and Banana toast, or savory and topped with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, the options are endless.

Savory Cottage Cheese Dip

There’s nothing I love more than a snack plate that can be assembled in fives minutes when I’m working from home and am slammed with meetings. For a well rounded and balanced plate that satisfies all my cravings, I’ll often pull together chopped vegetables, something crunchy like my favorite chips or crackers, a handful of pistachios or marcona almonds, and a bowl of cottage cheese. Blended or just mixed with a little olive oil, a generous sprinkling of za’atar, or big spoon of chili crisp, it’s the perfect protein packed dip that is as satisfying as it is delicious.

Mac and Cottage Cheese

I’m not gonna lie, I love a boxed mac and cheese when I don’t feel like cooking. It’s the perfect way to eat something I enjoy while making it a bit more healthy. A boxed version like Banza or other protein pasta makes a great base. Add a spoon of cottage cheese to the cooked pasta with seasonal vegetables and hot sauce and you’ve got a healthful yet delicious protein packed mac and cheese.

Cottage Cheese Lasagna

I actually grew up with my dad making lasagna with cottage cheese so this feels very nostalgic to me. Instead of ricotta or used in tandem with, cottage cheese is an easy addition to any lasagna recipe that makes it a little more healthful.

Cottage Cheese Frozen Berry Cheesecake Bites

Consider this my no-recipe recipe dessert. Add a tub of cottage cheese with some fresh berries to a blender with a bit of honey and salt. Then pour the blended mix into a silicone ice cube tray and let freeze. Melt some dark chocolate with a little bit of coconut oil, and dip each of the frozen “cheesecake” bites into the melted chocolate. Set each cube on a parchment lined plate in the fridge until the chocolate has set, then store in an airtight freezer container. They’re poppable, delicious, and the perfect afternoon or evening sweet treat that packs a little protein too.

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

You might remember the cottage cheese ice cream trend from a few months ago. I’ve tried a few different variations and have found that versions with fruit taste better and have better texture. I also find that cottage cheese ice cream tastes better the same and next day, rather than a few days later for the best texture.

When it comes to warm-weather food, my mind usually goes to seasonal faves like burgers, watermelon, tomatoes, grilled hot dogs, and corn. But there’s another super fresh that it would be a shame to forget about: pesto! Basil is about as fresh as it gets. And even though you can get great jarred pesto year-round, there’s nothing like some freshly blended pesto in the warmer months to jazz up even the simplest of meals. Since we could all use a little more pesto in our lives, we’ve rounded up the best pesto recipes we could find.

Pesto and pasta go together beautifully, but there’s so much more that you can do with this delicious sauce. You can drizzle it over a buddha bowl, use it as a pizza base, or serve it alongside any protein or veggie. Much like hummus, there are many variations on traditional pesto recipes, but today we’re mainly sticking with the OG (barring a few standout exceptions).

Essential Easy Pesto Recipe

Hailing from Genoa, Italy, pesto sauce traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil, and a hard cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano or pecorino, all mixed together with oil. If you have a food processor, this is the best time to use it. But that doesn’t mean you can only use pesto on Italian dishes. It goes well with just about everything!

And while the traditional addition of cheese means this tasty spring and summer staple is off-limits for vegans, we have a plant-based recipe that everyone will be raving about. Try this quick and easy vegan pesto recipe that you can whip up at home. And keep reading for the best pesto recipes on the internet for all the inspiration.

Pro tip: Eat the pesto immediately or store it in a sealed jar for up to a week. If you’re storing for later use, pour a generous amount of olive oil atop the pesto to form an oily seal. It will prevent the pesto from turning dark. Stir the oil into the sauce before using it.

The Best Pesto Recipes on the Internet

Spring Potato Pizza with Asparagus and Burrata

Why We Love It: Pesto and potatoes… on pizza?! Heaven. While the combo may sound unusual if you haven’t tried it, this pizza combines a glorious array of textures and bright flavors. Tip: Prep the potatoes with a mandolin if you have one. It’ll give you super-thin slices that get crispy while your pizza bakes. Delish.

Hero Ingredient: Finishing off your pizza with generous tears of burrata is a brilliant move.

Pesto Gnocchi Skillet Bake

Why We Love It: A good weeknight pasta recipe is a must during the spring and summer—seasons when you’re trying to minimize your time spent in the kitchen. I kid you not, this recipe calls for only six ingredients and just a few minutes of hands-on time. (Most of the work is done in the oven.) Serve it alongside a fresh green salad with a zippy dressing. Dinner plans, made.

Hero Ingredient: I’m a gnocchi lover, so anytime I see the potato pasta called for in a dish, I instantly swoon. They’re the perfect base for any sauce—pesto in particular.

Peach, Pesto, and Balsamic Pizza

Why We Love It: Homemade pizza always hits the spot, and this recipe is a delicious homage to our favorite summer flavors. The combination simply cannot be beaten. You get an herby zing from the pesto, a salty, creamy bite thanks to the mozz, a burst of sweetness from the peaches, and a tang from the balsamic glaze. Yum!

Hero Ingredient: The peaches steal the show on this fantastic pizza recipe.

Pesto Parmesan Potatoes

Why We Love It: In need of a perfect spring side that goes well with just about anything? These pesto-parm potatoes take your favorite flavors, jazz them all up, and a few minutes later, you have a delicious, satisfying side dish that’s sure to please everyone.

Hero Ingredient: With only five ingredients, all the components of this dish shine. But what really steals the show? Nothing compares to the creamy bite of perfectly-cooked potatoes. Fingerlings are my fave.

Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts & Kale Pesto

Why We Love It: This dish is perfect for large groups—it’s easy to double and can be served at room temp. The flavors are unexpected and unmatched. I guarantee everyone will be asking for the recipe.

Hero Ingredient: I won’t lie: I didn’t expect to love this kale-ified pesto as much as I do. It’s a bit heartier than your standard pesto, and it coats and clings to each tube of rigatoni perfectly.

Orange-Chili Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Pesto and Grilled Carrots

Why We Love It: Prefer carrots as your pesto base? Stay with me. After charring carrots on the grill, you’ll add them to a food processor or blender with mint, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, honey, zest, and the juice of an orange. The flavors are so unique and blend well with this dish’s other players. It’s sweet, spicy, and just a little bit smoky. I won’t blame you if you go in with a spoon.

Hero Ingredient: A sprig of mint in the pesto and garnish adds a beautiful, fresh flavor.

Farinata with Caramelized Onions and Pesto

Why We Love It: This is a great option if you’re entertaining gluten-free guests. Chickpea flour serves as the base for your farinata, creating a nutty and substantial foundation that you get to pile high with jammy caramelized onions and a hazelnut-arugula pesto that perfectly encapsulates the flavors of spring.

Hero Ingredient: When it’s bright and fresh flavor I’m craving, only arugula will do.

Avocado Toast with Kale Pesto and Crunchy Veggies

Why We Love It: Add a little something special to your everyday breakfast staple with this delicious spin on a classic. Pile toasted sourdough with a thick layer of avocado, vegan pesto, a squeeze of honey to taste (just trust), and cucumber or radish for texture. It’s easy to make, colorful, tasty, satisfying, and healthy.

Hero Ingredient: Is your avocado toast really complete without everything spice?

Pesto and Goat Cheese Frittata

Why We Love It: Frittatas are the perfect brunch food, but if you’re like me, then you love to eat them just as much for dinner as well. It’s a one-pan meal that’s easy to throw together, filling, healthy, and satisfying. The pesto gives this frittata a bright, herby zing that goes perfectly with a goat cheese tang.

Hero Ingredient: Goat cheese just makes everything better, don’t you think?

Burrata with Pesto and Figs

Why We Love It: A burrata appetizer is always a crowd-pleaser, but the addition of pesto and figs really kicks it up a notch. It’s an incredibly simple dish that nevertheless feels very elegant. Since figs have a short season, feel free to swap them out with cherries, peaches, or pears.

Hero Ingredient: I bet you thought I was gonna say burrata, but surprise—it’s the figs. Make sure they’re really ripe and sweet since they are the star of this dish.

Burrata Toasts with Caramelized Walnuts and Mint-Pomegranate Pesto

Why We Love It: In need of an elegant appetizer but short on time? Look no further. These simple toasts are piled high with creamy burrata, sweet and crunchy walnuts, and fresh mint pesto. Because pomegranates are in season during the colder months, feel free to omit if you can’t find them. Who doesn’t love a monochromatic snack?

Hero Ingredient: Okay, this time it’s the burrata.

Pesto Pasta Primavera

Why We Love It: This pasta is so much easier to make than it looks, so you can whip together a seriously impressive dish with minimal effort. As if that weren’t enough, it’s bursting with flavor, is nutritious and healthy, and easy to clean up. Just be sure to chop all your veggies so they’re about the same size to help them cook evenly. You want crisp, tender veggies that don’t get mushy.

Hero Ingredient: Lemon zest is technically an optional garnish, but it adds a brightness and acidity that you won’t want to miss out on.

Veggie Grain Bowl With Spring Garlic Cashew Pesto

Why We Love It: We all need a good grain bowl in our rotation, and this one’s my favorite. Courtesy of the cult-favorite Two Hands NYC café, the recipe piles on plenty of goodness in the form of bulgur and farro, an array of veggies and herbs like cherry tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms, parsley, and mint. And of course, that basil pesto is the perfect topper.

Hero Ingredient: A jammy, boiled egg rounds out this meal with a little boost of protein.

Baked Pesto Salmon with Broccolini 

Why We Love It: As healthy as it is flavorful, this baked salmon recipe only uses five ingredients and still manages to be hearty and filling. It’s the perfect weeknight meal and the salmon makes an excellent vessel for our beloved pesto sauce. Treat yourself to a delicious, flaky protein in just 15 minutes flat!

Hero Ingredient: Broccolini’s tender stalks cook much quicker than broccoli, but it’s just as rich in vitamins like A, C, and K, while also being a great source of calcium.

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Cilantro Pesto

Why We Love It: Not only are these tacos packed with nutritious ingredients, but they’re a delicious and filling meal that satisfies the weekly taco hankering. The tacos happen to be vegan and gluten-free, with a cilantro pesto that puts a twist on your everyday recipe.

Hero Ingredient: Roasted cauliflower is incredibly versatile and never more so than when it transforms a taco.

Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Figs, and Pesto

Why We Love It: While I love any and all opportunities to devour butternut squash, I’m not in love with the laborious task of peeling, chopping, and de-seeding the squash. Good news: this recipe streamlines the process. And when your dish is complete, you’re left with a perfectly caramelized vehicle for all your favorites: tangy goat cheese, fresh and salty pesto, figs, and pine nuts for that non-negotiable crunch.

Hero Ingredient: As I said, pine nuts: non-negotiable crunch.

Zucchini Noodle Pesto Pasta

Why We Love It: Sometimes you just want something that gives you the essence of pasta but isn’t as heavy. That’s where zucchini noodles come in. This is a light and delicious recipe that is easy to throw together and tastes like a dream.

Hero Ingredient: If you’ve never tried zucchini noodles, let this dish be your intro. They’re easy to make if you have a spiralizer. But if you don’t have one you can generally find them already pre-spiraled at your local grocer.

Caprese Pesto Penne

Why We Love It: Two of my favorite dishes combined into one. Caprese salad is a summertime classic, pairing bright and acidic flavors with creamy mozzarella. I love that the penne turns this into a satisfying meal, while the pesto ties the entire dish together.

Hero Ingredient: Creamy, mouthwatering buffalo mozzarella is key.

Oven Risotto with Tuscan Kale Pesto

Why We Love It: While I consider stirring a pot of risotto for 30 minutes on the stovetop to be one of the most romantic cooking tasks, I know it’s not for everyone. To streamline this classic Italian dish, this recipe has you cover and bake off your risotto in the oven. You still get the same, toothy arborio rice and a garlicky, creamy bite.

Hero Ingredient: Who doesn’t love a walnut pesto? It’s hearty and deliciously nutty.

Family-Style Pesto Chicken Cobb Salad

Why We Love It: A salad that *actually* satisfies? Add this recipe to your rotation. It’s so simple to toss together and retains many of the classic Cobb salad favorites like bacon, boiled eggs, and crispy romaine while adding a few flavor boosters to the mix. (Hello, pesto!)

Hero Ingredient: Rotisserie chicken is an easy way to add protein to just about any dish. Bonus: It requires zero prep.

Peruvian Carrot Pesto

Why We Love It: Clearly, we have a thing for pesto recipes since we’re keen on turning just about everything we can into the delicious sauce. So much gets packed into this pesto to give it a zippy, vibrant flavor. Parsley and cilantro give it freshness while pumpkin seeds deliver a nice nutty bite. Be sure to pick up this Peruvian seasoning for a little kick.

Hero Ingredient: Red wine vinegar gives this pesto recipe a little acidity to balance out all the other flavors.

Almond-Mint Pesto Pasta

Why We Love It: It’s time we acknowledge: Mint is a perfectly tasty substitute for basil in a pesto recipe. And this pasta proves exactly that. I’m obsessed with this pesto’s herby, floral flavor—it’s perfect for when you’re still craving pesto but want to change things up just a bit.

Hero Ingredient: There’s something about asparagus that’s just so springy and fresh. If it’s not in season, feel free to omit and up the frozen peas.

Farro Salad with Kale Pesto

Why We Love It: Farro is one of my favorite grains thanks to its nutty, brown rice-like flavor and the fact that it’s filled with plenty of fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A. This salad is not only virtuous and filling, but it squeezes in plenty of seasonal flavor thanks to the arugula, radish, and that delicious kale pesto.

Hero Ingredient: I love adding a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to just about any dish that’ll take it. It imparts a fruity, aromatic bite to your favorite recipes.