Pomegranate & Walnut Salad
Pomegranate & Walnut Salad (Fesenjan) is a traditional Persian dish, often served as a stew or salad, featuring a rich, tangy sauce made from ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. It typically includes ingredients like walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and sometimes chicken or vegetables, originating from Iran.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in healthy fats from walnuts and provides antioxidants from pomegranate, with a moderate calorie count around 300-400 per serving, depending on preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 28 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 195 mg |
| Folate | 72 mcg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Fesenjan is a celebratory dish in Persian cuisine, often enjoyed during special occasions like Nowruz, and nutritionally, it combines omega-3 rich walnuts with pomegranate's anti-inflammatory properties for a flavorful, health-boosting meal.
