Mixed Greens with Apples, Dates and Gorgonzola Recipe
Ingredients
- approximately 2 oz crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup good but not expensive extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 T white balsamic vinegar, to taste
- 1-2 t honey, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 t Dijon mustard
- 1 T minced shallots
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 88g | |
| Calories 249 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 58% |
| Total Fat 16.5g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium 182mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 13.07g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 11.0g | 7% |
| Protein 12.52g | 20% |
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