Legume Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Sweet, crunchy, and herby all at once, this snack box is the kind of effortless spread that looks way more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. The star is a coarsely blended walnut pesto — fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil come together in just a few pulses to create a rough, spreadable paste that's deeply savory and nothing like the jarred stuff. Juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and a handful of dry-roasted walnuts round out each box, giving you a satisfying mix of textures and flavors in every bite. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes ties the sweet and savory elements together beautifully, though it's completely optional. Because the whole thing is built around nuts, fresh produce, and olive oil rather than any beans, lentils, or legume-derived ingredients, it fits naturally into a legume-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. It works just as well as an afternoon snack as it does a light lunch or a grazing plate for guests. Assembly takes only minutes, making this one of those recipes you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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