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Ingredients
- Watermelon, seeds removed and cubed
- Cornish Blue cheese
- Good flaky sea salt, preferably Cornish
- Good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2349g | |
| Calories 705 | |
| Calories from Fat 29 | 4% |
| Total Fat 3.52g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.47g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 2631mg | 75% |
| Total Carbs 177.38g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 31% |
| Sugars 145.66g | 97% |
| Protein 14.33g | 23% |
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