Shaved Asparagus Salad with Cukes and Radishes... Recipe
Ingredients
- Shaved Asparagus Salad with Cukes and Radishes - Pots and Pins and Patti Benjamin
- 5 radishes, sliced thin
- 1 English cucumber, sliced thin, peel left on
- 8 asparagus stems, shaved into thin ribbons/strips
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
- Dressing:
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 338g | |
| Calories 734 | |
| Calories from Fat 599 | 82% |
| Total Fat 67.79g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat 9.35g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium 317mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 32.49g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 28.32g | 19% |
| Protein 1.25g | 2% |
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