Ginger Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Fresh basil, toasted walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, and good olive oil come together in a quick food processor pesto that is nutty, bright, and deeply satisfying. It pairs beautifully with crisp cucumber rounds, juicy red grapes, and an extra handful of walnuts for crunch — the kind of snack that feels assembled rather than cooked, in the best possible way. Many store-bought pestos and flavored snack products sneak in ginger or ginger-adjacent spices, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The walnut pesto here skips any warming spices entirely, leaning instead on fresh herbs and a hit of lemon for its bold, lively flavor. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes is optional but adds a gentle sweetness that plays off the savory, garlicky pesto in a really lovely way. This comes together in minutes and works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for an afternoon snack or 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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