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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large 2-inch chunks
- 1 small carrot, peeled
- 5 inches Japanese cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup vegan Japanese-style mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Indian black salt (kala namak), plus more to taste, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1131g | |
| Calories 761 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 1% |
| Total Fat 1.08g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1244mg | 52% |
| Potassium 4155mg | 119% |
| Total Carbs 172.67g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 10.6g | 7% |
| Protein 20.82g | 33% |
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