Arugula and White Bean Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups (packed) fresh arugula, either large leaf or baby arugula
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons quality aged balsamic vinegar - pull out your good stuff for this salad
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 239g | |
| Calories 593 | |
| Calories from Fat 478 | 81% |
| Total Fat 54.11g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.46g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium 209mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 27.59g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 23.37g | 16% |
| Protein 1.31g | 2% |
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