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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 fennel bulb, sliced
- 3/4 cup sliced celery (about 2-3 ribs)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded leftover turkey or chicken
- 2 cups cubed whole-grain bread (about half of a rustic baguette)
- 2-3 big handfuls of your favorite greens (baby kale, arugula, spinach, etc.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 739g | |
| Calories 1081 | |
| Calories from Fat 709 | 66% |
| Total Fat 80.13g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat 12.32g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium 1792mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 39.02g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 18.75g | 13% |
| Protein 55.46g | 89% |
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