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Ingredients
- 4 cups packed spinach, baby kale, or a mix
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, cut into small, bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- For the Creamy Avocado Dressing:
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1762g | |
| Calories 1168 | |
| Calories from Fat 865 | 74% |
| Total Fat 98.43g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat 13.45g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium 3032mg | 87% |
| Total Carbs 56.17g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.7g | 106% |
| Sugars 10.97g | 7% |
| Protein 33.4g | 53% |
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