Vegan Pesto-Walnut Grape Snack Box
This snack box is proof that plant-based eating can feel genuinely indulgent without any effort. The star is a rustic walnut pesto — fresh basil, dry-roasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic pulsed into a coarse, spreadable paste that's earthy, bright, and deeply satisfying. It pairs beautifully with crisp cucumber rounds and juicy red grapes, turning a handful of simple ingredients into something that feels curated and special. The walnuts pull double duty here, lending richness to the pesto and adding satisfying crunch to the box itself. Everything comes together in minutes with just a food processor and a knife, making it an ideal prep-ahead snack or light lunch. If you skip the optional honey drizzle, the whole thing is completely free of animal products — no substitutions or workarounds needed, just naturally wholesome ingredients doing their thing.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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