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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 8 Persian cucumbers sliced into rounds
- ½ green pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4-cup kalamata olives, halved (15)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
- 1 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Dressing
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- Salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 392g | |
| Calories 667 | |
| Calories from Fat 511 | 77% |
| Total Fat 57.19g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 11.29g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium 955mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 39.08g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 41% |
| Sugars 17.1g | 11% |
| Protein 9.17g | 15% |
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