Papaya, Walnut, and Watercress Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 raw papaya
- 1/2 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp of pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp of kosher salt
- 1 tsp of fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs of chopped raw walnuts (or whatever nut you desire)
- 1 Tbs sultana raisins
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 219g | |
| Calories 129 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 31% |
| Total Fat 4.83g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.51g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1171mg | 49% |
| Potassium 584mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 22.12g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 12.3g | 8% |
| Protein 2.51g | 4% |
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