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Ingredients
- 2 (5.3 ounce) containers pomegranate arils
- Dressing ingredients:
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Crème Mexicana
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 canned chipotle chilies, minced
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 389g | |
| Calories 1385 | |
| Calories from Fat 1024 | 74% |
| Total Fat 117.17g | 146% |
| Saturated Fat 35.78g | 143% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium 310mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 85.52g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 80.15g | 53% |
| Protein 2.06g | 3% |
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