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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- ¼ cup whole grain mustard
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 small head Savoy cabbage
- 1 cup dark green celery leaves (loosely packed)
- salt and pepper (as needed for seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small shallots (peeled and minced)
- 8 ounce sweet tooth (hedgehog) mushrooms (may substitute chanterelle or other mild flavored mushroom)
- cotija cheese (you may substitute ricotta salata, Parmesan or other crumbly, salty cheese)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 60g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 301 | 98% |
| Total Fat 34.01g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 4.68g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 37mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.63g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.22g | 0% |
| Protein 0.34g | 1% |
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