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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Avocado, chopped
- Fresh mozzarella, chopped
- Chicken breasts, chopped (I used garlic salt & pepper-seasoned, sauteed chicken breasts)
- Fresh torn basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 182g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 277 | |
| Calories from Fat 176 | 64% |
| Total Fat 19.64g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 5.17g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium 568mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 7.31g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 1.37g | 1% |
| Protein 19.3g | 31% |
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