The Mango, The Avocado and The Pom Part 1. Three Quick Fixes for the 4th of July Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large mango or 2 small mangos
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced
- 3 Tbs of chopped fresh cilantro
- I small red onion finely chopped
- 3 Tbs of Mango White Balsamic Vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 303g | |
| Calories 151 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.64g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 445mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 38.15g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 31.01g | 21% |
| Protein 2.06g | 3% |
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