MSG Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is the kind of effortless, feel-good spread that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and crunchy dry-roasted walnuts come together with a coarsely blended basil-walnut pesto that's bright, garlicky, and deeply satisfying. The pesto is made entirely from scratch — fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt — so you know exactly what's in it without having to decode a single ingredient label. That matters a lot when you're avoiding flavor enhancers that sneak into store-bought dips and packaged snack kits under all kinds of names. A quick drizzle of raw honey over the grapes adds just enough sweetness to make the whole thing feel a little special. It comes together in minutes with a food processor and zero cooking, which makes it perfect for a quick lunch, an afternoon snack, or even a light appetizer when you have company.
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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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