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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Weelicious: Watermelon Cinnamon Granita
- Homemade Delish: Refreshing Watermelon Salsa
- Healthy Eats: Pretty in Pink: 6 Dishes Made Better with Watermelon
- Creative Culinary: Margarita Watermelon
- The Wimpy Vegetarian: Watermelon and Peach Salsa
- Dishin & Dishes: Watermelon Jalapeno Agua Fresca
- Napa Farmhouse 1885: Watermelon Salsa
- Red or Green: Watermelon, Corn & Jalapeno Salad
- The Mom 100: Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
- Taste with the Eyes: Unique Watermelon Salad – Pomegranate Syrup, Feta, Cucumber
- FN Dish: 6 Party-Ready Ways to Take Watermelon Off the Rind
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 254g | |
| Calories 1158 | |
| Calories from Fat 585 | 51% |
| Total Fat 65.0g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 18.35g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1037mg | 43% |
| Potassium 243mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 127.34g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 0.85g | 1% |
| Protein 15.15g | 24% |
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