Shaved Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Syrup & Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- Other asparagus recipes:
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- Shaved Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Syrup & Almonds
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 lb. asparagus, tough ends and tips cut off
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Generous pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 483g | |
| Calories 637 | |
| Calories from Fat 405 | 64% |
| Total Fat 46.13g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 6.09g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium 778mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 44.3g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 33.53g | 22% |
| Protein 8.53g | 14% |
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