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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ditalini pasta (also called Salad Macaroni), cooked to al dente and cooled
- 3 to 4 large leafs of Romaine lettuce, washed, dried and chopped
- Half head Iceburg lettuce, washed, dried and chopped
- 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast
- 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
- Half of a 10oz bag shredded red cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3 stalks green onion, chopped
- For the Sweet Italian House Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 108g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 266 | 82% |
| Total Fat 29.82g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 8.02g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium 206mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 3.83g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.44g | 2% |
| Protein 10.11g | 16% |
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