Milford Sound & Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
- 1 tsp. honey
- pinch of sea salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 113g | |
| Calories 516 | |
| Calories from Fat 481 | 93% |
| Total Fat 54.42g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 5.23g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium 62mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 9.55g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 6.84g | 5% |
| Protein 0.23g | 0% |
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