walnut oil

British  

noun

1. an oil pressed from walnuts and used in cooking, esp in salad dressings

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Example Sentences

Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

For example, try substituting walnut oil in a banana bread that calls for walnuts and a peppery olive oil in a muffin recipe calling for cheese and prosciutto.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2021

Some of the ingredients — including the raisins, walnut oil, brandy and verjus — can all come from California to flatter the wine.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2018

She wakes up the torn lettuce with kosher salt, Sherry vinegar, walnut oil, a finely chopped shallot and black pepper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2015

Beetroot, mustard and cress, olive or walnut oil, lemon juice, cold vegetables.

From The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed. by Daniel, Florence