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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Additional ¾ cup water
- 6 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 T mayonnaise
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp tarragon or sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped, plus more for sprinkling
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1326g | |
| Calories 1505 | |
| Calories from Fat 355 | 24% |
| Total Fat 39.74g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 9.97g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1117mg | 372% |
| Sodium 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium 735mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 264.29g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 35% |
| Sugars 243.99g | 163% |
| Protein 37.04g | 59% |
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