Citrus and Arugula Salad with Feta and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup assorted citrus wedges (grapefruit,mandarin oranges, blood oranges,etc)
- 2-3 cups baby arugula leaves, packed
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (or sub with goats cheese)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Drizzle good quality aged balsamic vinegar
- Drizzle good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 105g | |
| Calories 314 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 78% |
| Total Fat 28.61g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 8.78g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium 297mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 6.54g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.59g | 2% |
| Protein 11.44g | 18% |
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