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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized organic English cucumbers
- 1/4 cup dried wakame
- 2 Tbsps black or white sesame seeds
- 4 Tbsps organic toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsps organic rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 85g | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 246 | 79% |
| Total Fat 27.32g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.89g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7145mg | 298% |
| Potassium 22mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 19.06g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 17.37g | 12% |
| Protein 0.65g | 1% |
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