🌰 Nuts & seeds · Nut

Walnut

Rich, tannic walnut with a woody note and a hint of bitterness.

A dry fruit with a rich, slightly bitter taste, and a crunchy then creamy texture in the mouth. Walnuts are central to Mediterranean cuisine, used for their rich, oily flavor and their properties as a thickener or sauce base, particularly in Persian and Greek traditions.

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out

Basil Classic
Base of pesto Genovese; herbaceous flavor that enhances the earthy character of walnuts.
86%
Goat cheese Classic
Walnuts and goat cheese, a classic autumn salad pairing.
85%
Pistachio Aroma bridge
Complementary nuts; mutual texture and richness harmonize in Levantine terrines.
85%
Beetroot Classic
Beetroot and walnuts, earthy and tannic in salads.
84%
Fig Classic
Fig and walnuts, autumnal sweetness and tannin.
84%
Pomegranate Classic
Pomegranate and walnuts, the Levantine muhammara and fesenjan.
84%
Honey Classic
Honey and walnuts, baklava and cheese boards.
84%
Gorgonzola Classic
Gorgonzola and walnuts, the blue cheese and the tannin.
83%
Dried fig Classic
Dried fig and walnuts, winter sweetness and tannin.
82%
Endive Classic
Endives and walnuts: bitterness and tannin in a winter salad.
82%

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In the kitchen

Oven-roasted as garnishGround into a sauce or pestoRaw in saladCrushed in stuffingInfused in flavored oil

Signature dishes

MuhammaraMezze · Syria

BaklavaDessert · Turkey / Levant

Beet and Walnut SaladWalnut Sauce (Circassian)Walnut and Cheese Pasta

Substitutes

Almond Hazelnut Pine nut

FAQ

What goes with walnut?

Walnut pairs especially well with basil, goat cheese, pistachio, beetroot and fig. Base of pesto Genovese; herbaceous flavor that enhances the earthy character of walnuts.

When is walnut in season?

Best season: autumn.

What can I substitute for walnut?

If you don't have it, try: almond, hazelnut, pine nut.