Right Here, Right Now Summer Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salad
- 1 package (5 oz / 142 g) spring mixed greens
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup quartered cheery tomatoes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 219g | |
| Calories 625 | |
| Calories from Fat 505 | 81% |
| Total Fat 57.14g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium 161mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 25.56g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 22.37g | 15% |
| Protein 4.93g | 8% |
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