Pesto Potato Salad with Parmesan Walnuts Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 284g | |
| Calories 1167 | |
| Calories from Fat 586 | 50% |
| Total Fat 65.09g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 18.36g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1037mg | 43% |
| Potassium 285mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 130.2g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 1.62g | 1% |
| Protein 15.48g | 25% |
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