Spice Free Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
Fresh basil, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt come together in a quick food processor pulse to create a coarse, spreadable pesto that's deeply herby and satisfying without a single hot pepper, chili flake, or warming spice in sight. That makes it a genuinely great option for anyone who needs to keep things mild — whether due to sensitivity, preference, or a picky eater at the table. The snack box itself is all about contrast: juicy red grapes, cool cucumber rounds, crunchy walnuts, and that earthy pesto for dipping. A light drizzle of raw honey over the grapes is optional but adds a gentle sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. It comes together with almost no cooking — just a few pulses in the food processor and a little slicing — so it's as easy to assemble as it is to eat. This is the kind of snack that feels put-together enough to serve guests but relaxed enough to pack for yourself on a busy afternoon.
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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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