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Ingredients
- 6 oz = 170 g organic English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
- 8 oz = 230 g organic full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 organic garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 156g | |
| Calories 261 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 92% |
| Total Fat 27.22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.75g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 190mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 4.41g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.77g | 1% |
| Protein 1.06g | 2% |
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