Information for walnut oil in our free cooking ingredients collection.
Oil pressed from walnuts has a strong, nutty flavor. It is also high in polyunsaturated fat and low in saturated fat. Although widely available, walnut oil remains expensive. Blander, cheaper versions can be found.
How to cook walnut oil
Because of its intense flavor, walnut oil is often mixed with lighter oils. Walnut oil also has a low smoke point and will become rancid quickly if not refrigerated.
Serving suggestions
Walnut oil is excellent as a salad dressing or drizzled over pasta or cooked vegetables. Like any nut oil, you can use walnut oil when the nut itself would be complementary.
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