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 Nicoise Asparagus Salad |
Ingredients
- Niçoise Asparagus Salad
- 6oz (175gr) asparagus
- 2 tbs capers
- 10 black olives, dry-cured Greek, Kalamata, Niçoise
- 10 mozzarella ball
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 4 green garlic
- 3oz (90gr) mâche (lambs lettuce) or other spring greens
- Vinaigrette
- 1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 3 tbs good olive oil
- 1 tbs snipped, fresh tarragon substitute 1 tsp dried
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 563g | |
| Calories 1647 | |
| Calories from Fat 1580 | 96% |
| Total Fat 176.38g | 220% |
| Saturated Fat 24.39g | 98% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium 883mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 20.52g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 11.58g | 8% |
| Protein 4.26g | 7% |
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