Gluten Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Fresh basil, crunchy walnuts, bright lemon juice, and a single garlic clove come together in a quick food processor pesto that is earthy, herby, and just a little punchy. It pairs beautifully with cool cucumber rounds, juicy red grapes, and a handful of extra walnuts for a snack box that feels genuinely satisfying rather than like an afterthought. The whole thing comes together with a few pulses and a quick slice — no cooking required, no complicated technique, just good ingredients doing their thing. Because every component here is naturally free of gluten-containing grains, there is no need to swap anything out or hunt for specialty products; it works exactly as written. A drizzle of raw honey over the grapes is optional but highly recommended if you want a little sweet contrast against the savory pesto. This is the kind of snack you can prep ahead and portion into small containers for easy grab-and-go eating throughout the week. It is colorful, craveable, and proof that snack time does not have to be boring.
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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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