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Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ pound lump crab meat
- ½ cup tiny diced mango
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
- 3 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon pico de gallo powder (plus more for sprinkling)
- 16 whole fresh mint leaves (as garnish)
- 16 lime wedges (for serving)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1742g | |
| Calories 631 | |
| Calories from Fat 42 | 7% |
| Total Fat 4.84g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.81g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium 5464mg | 228% |
| Potassium 2120mg | 61% |
| Total Carbs 117.28g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.8g | 89% |
| Sugars 33.62g | 22% |
| Protein 53.46g | 86% |
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