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Receta Strawberry, Cucumber, and Melon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
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Ingredientes
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
- Dijon Vinaigrette to taste
- DIJON VINAIGRETTE
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5-6 turns of coarsely ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (I used our Lemon Olive Oil; garlic or regular would also be delicious)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1053g | |
| Calories 1529 | |
| Calories from Fat 1296 | 85% |
| Total Fat 146.75g | 183% |
| Saturated Fat 20.16g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1440mg | 60% |
| Potassium 1802mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 54.44g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 46% |
| Sugars 35.77g | 24% |
| Protein 8.4g | 13% |
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