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Ingredients
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. coriander
- 1 Tbsp. dried lavender
- 1 quart cucumbers, sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 986g | |
| Calories 491 | |
| Calories from Fat 13 | 3% |
| Total Fat 1.51g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.09g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7000mg | 292% |
| Potassium 600mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 111.21g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 16% |
| Sugars 105.36g | 70% |
| Protein 2.91g | 5% |
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