Cashew Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Snack boxes tend to get boring fast, but this one brings something genuinely exciting to the table — juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, crunchy walnuts, and a vibrant homemade pesto that ties it all together. The pesto is built on dry-roasted walnuts instead of the more common pine nuts or cashews, so it delivers that same rich, nutty depth without any concern about cashew cross-contact. Fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil round it out into a coarse, spreadable paste that's punchy enough to make every bite interesting. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes adds just enough sweetness to play off the savory pesto — it's one of those small touches that makes the whole thing feel intentional and a little fancy. Assembly takes almost no time since the pesto comes together with a few quick pulses in a food processor. Pack it into compartments or small ramekins and you've got a snack that looks like something from a boutique café. It's the kind of thing you'll want to prep on repeat for lunches, afternoon snacking, or even a casual appetizer spread.
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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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