Quick and Easy Summer Squash Salad Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 274g | |
| Calories 205 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 57% |
| Total Fat 13.21g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7.95g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 911mg | 38% |
| Potassium 465mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 13.31g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 12.33g | 8% |
| Protein 9.46g | 15% |
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