White Asparagus Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomato Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small avocado
- 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 6oz (180gr) white asparagus
- 2 tbs fresh, snipped chives
- 2 tbs fresh, snipped basil
- Vinaigrette:
- 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 626g | |
| Calories 513 | |
| Calories from Fat 385 | 75% |
| Total Fat 43.27g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 6.14g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1633mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 31.82g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 43% |
| Sugars 16.51g | 11% |
| Protein 6.65g | 11% |
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