Tomato & Chickpea Salad with Basil and Yogurt Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- basil,
- cherry tomatoes,
- chickpeas,
- garbanzo beans,
- salads,
- seasonal,
- seasonal cooking,
- sungold tomatoes,
- tomatoes,
- yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 340g | |
| Calories 159 | |
| Calories from Fat 67 | 42% |
| Total Fat 7.61g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium 620mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 15.01g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 13.55g | 9% |
| Protein 8.88g | 14% |
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