Chestnut Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Fresh basil, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic come together in a quick food processor pesto that's coarsely ground and deeply savory — nothing like the jarred stuff. It gets paired with juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and a handful of extra walnuts for a snack box that feels both effortless and genuinely satisfying. The combination of sweet fruit, cool cucumber, and herby, garlicky pesto is one of those flavor pairings that sounds unexpected but absolutely works. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes ties everything together with just a touch of floral sweetness. Every component here is straightforward and whole-food, so you can put this together without scanning labels or second-guessing what's hiding in a pre-made sauce or seasoning blend. It's the kind of snack that works for an afternoon pick-me-up, a lunchbox addition, or a casual appetizer spread when you want something that looks a little more thoughtful than crackers and hummus.
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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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