Why it works: Grape and walnut are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,427 recipes. Both carry 1-hexanal, which smells fruit. The science ↓
Grape-Walnut Salad
8 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 100 |
| Green Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Grape + walnuttop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,427 recipes
Shared aroma: 1-hexanal (fruit).
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Grape + blue cheesetop 9% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together44 recipes
Shared aroma: damascenone (apple, rose).
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Walnut + blue cheesetop 12% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together100 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine (cocoa, roasted).
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