Crunchy Walnut Gremolata (For Pasta, Meats, and Veggies)
This crunchy walnut gremolata is the secret ingredient that will take all your favorite pastas, meats, seafoods, and soups to the next level, and it takes just 10 minutes to make. It's an Italian condiment made with fresh parsley, rosemary, walnuts, garlic, and lemon zest. Not only does it add a fresh, bright, herbaceous flavor to any dish, but it has the most amazing crunchy texture. Gluten-free, dairy-free.
Prep10 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total10 minutes mins
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chef-tested recipe, how to make gremolata, italian gremolata, restaurant-worthy recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 119kcal
- ¼ cup tightly packed fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts finely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 medium lemon zested
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Make the gremolata. In a medium bowl, mix ¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts, 3 sprigs chopped rosemary, 2 chopped garlic cloves, the zest of 1 lemon, ¼ tsp and Kosher salt. Stir in 3-4 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, depending on how thick or thin you want the gremolata to be. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve on top of pastas, meats, or vegetables.
- Make ahead & storage: Gremolata can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated for 5–7 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in small portions (ice cube trays work great) for up to 2 months, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg