Pecan Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is the kind of effortless, no-cook assembly that somehow feels more satisfying than anything requiring an actual stove. Juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber rounds, and a handful of crunchy walnuts come together with a rustic basil-walnut pesto that takes less than five minutes to blitz in a food processor. The pesto itself is earthy and bright — fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil give it a punchy, herbaceous flavor that doubles as a dip for the cucumbers or a little schmear alongside the fruit. A drizzle of raw honey over the grapes is optional, but it adds a floral sweetness that ties the whole box together beautifully. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, you can put this together without scanning labels for hidden nut varieties or worrying about cross-contamination from mixed nut blends. It works just as well packed into a lunchbox as it does arranged on a small plate for an afternoon snack or a light appetizer when friends come over.
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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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