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Correo Electrónico
 Cobb Pasta Salad |
Ingredientes
- Cobb Pasta Salad
- 8oz (250gr) ham or smoked turkey, thick slice get it at the deli counter
- 4oz (125gr) green beans I used flat Italian or runner beans
- 2oz (60gr) firm cheese, Cheddar, Colby
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 red or orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 10 - 12 basil leaves
- 1 1/4 cup pasta, bite-size, fusilli, elbow, (about 3.5oz, 100gr)
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 619g | |
| Calories 1501 | |
| Calories from Fat 318 | 21% |
| Total Fat 35.66g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 7.58g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 388mg | 129% |
| Sodium 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium 1686mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 237.97g | 63% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 67% |
| Sugars 11.29g | 8% |
| Protein 57.44g | 92% |
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