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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- lying. Ten freakin' minutes. You can have a gorgeous, healthy meal salad
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous (I like to use the whole wheat kind)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup granola
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 802g | |
| Calories 1402 | |
| Calories from Fat 668 | 48% |
| Total Fat 74.95g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat 15.73g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 0.34g | |
| Cholesterol 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium 1786mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 120.27g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.7g | 42% |
| Sugars 71.75g | 48% |
| Protein 70.32g | 113% |
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