Hazelnut Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is the kind of effortless, no-cook assembly that somehow feels more satisfying than anything that took an hour to make. Juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and crunchy dry-roasted walnuts come together with a coarse, herby walnut pesto that you can whip up in under five minutes with a food processor. The pesto itself is built on fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil — bright, garlicky, and just a little nutty in the best way. A drizzle of raw honey over the grapes ties the whole thing together with a subtle sweetness that makes every bite feel intentional. Because the recipe leans entirely on walnuts rather than any tree nut blend, it sidesteps the hazelnut cross-contact concern that can make store-bought pestos and snack mixes tricky to trust. It works beautifully as an afternoon snack, a lunchbox addition, or a light appetizer when you want something that looks put-together without much effort at all.
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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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