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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- Small ripe watermelon (1.5-2kg)
- 250g feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 200g pitted black olives, sliced
- 4.5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar (or other sweet fruity vinegar - not balsamic!)
- Black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 302 | |
| Calories from Fat 281 | 93% |
| Total Fat 31.42g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 7.34g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium 34mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 2.15g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.94g | 1% |
| Protein 3.64g | 6% |
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