Lactose Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is proof that eating well doesn't have to mean spending an hour in the kitchen. The star of the whole thing is a quick walnut pesto — fresh basil, dry-roasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic pulsed together into a coarse, spreadable paste that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Because it skips the parmesan that traditional pesto relies on, it's naturally free of dairy without any substitutions or compromises on flavor. Paired with juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and an extra handful of walnuts, each box hits that satisfying mix of creamy, crunchy, and fresh all at once. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes is optional but highly recommended — it plays beautifully against the garlicky, herby pesto. This comes together in minutes and packs up easily, making it a smart choice for lunches, afternoon snacks, or grazing boards when you want something that feels a little special without any fuss.
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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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