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- Kale Slaw with Avocado & Almonds serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 bn Tuscan kale
- 1/4 green cabbage
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1 T honey
- 1 t dijon mustard
- 2 T balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 c toasted almonds, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 211g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 443 | |
| Calories from Fat 369 | 83% |
| Total Fat 41.85g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 5.57g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium 569mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 17.51g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 27% |
| Sugars 7.56g | 5% |
| Protein 4.7g | 8% |
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