Beef Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is proof that a satisfying, no-cook spread can come together in minutes with nothing more than a food processor and a handful of fresh ingredients. The star is a rustic walnut pesto — basil, garlic, lemon juice, and dry-roasted walnuts pulsed into a coarse, spreadable paste that's earthy and bright at the same time. It pairs beautifully with cool cucumber rounds, juicy red grapes, and an optional drizzle of raw honey that ties the sweet and savory notes together. Every component here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. It's the kind of snack that feels intentional and a little fancy without requiring any actual cooking. Pack it into small compartments for an easy lunch, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a grazing board that looks like you put in way more effort than you did.
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2 servings
For the walnut pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup dry-roasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- ¼ tsp salt
For the snack box
- 1 cup red grapes
- ¼ cup dry-roasted walnuts
- ½ medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the basil, 1/4 cup dry-roasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a small food processor. Pulse 8–10 times, scraping down the sides once, until the mixture is coarsely ground and holds together — it should look like a rough, spreadable paste, not a smooth purée.
- 2
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
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