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Receta Brussels sprout and blue cheese salad with maple candied pecans
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Ingredientes
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced or shredded then gently massaged
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup maple-candied pecans
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 412g | |
| Calories 635 | |
| Calories from Fat 455 | 72% |
| Total Fat 51.55g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 12.11g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1829mg | 76% |
| Potassium 1327mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 32.66g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 41% |
| Sugars 9.41g | 6% |
| Protein 18.31g | 29% |
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