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Ingredients
- Makes 3/4 cup of dressing
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 pound soft tofu
- 1 tablespoon high quality olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of black pepper
- Makes 3/4 cup of dressing
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 144g | |
| Calories 196 | |
| Calories from Fat 147 | 75% |
| Total Fat 16.57g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 2.27g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium 230mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 6.19g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 3.88g | 3% |
| Protein 5.56g | 9% |
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