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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbs olive oil
- Salad
- lettuce - enough for 2 main course salads
- 5oz (150gr) green beans
- 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) cherry tomatoes or 1 regular tomato
- 1/2 red, yellow or green bell pepper, 3oz (90gr)
- 1/2 avocado
- 3oz (90gr) mushrooms
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tbs freshly snipped chives
- 2 tbs freshly snipped basil - lemon basil would be wonderful if you have any
- Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 tbs honey
- 1 1/2 tbs whole grain mustard
- 1 1/2 tbs lemon juice
- 3 tbs good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 319g | |
| Calories 941 | |
| Calories from Fat 767 | 82% |
| Total Fat 87.09g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat 11.65g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium 639mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 45.34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 27% |
| Sugars 29.23g | 19% |
| Protein 5.97g | 10% |
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