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 Salad with Duck Breast and Summer Squash |
Ingredients
- Duck and Courgette Salad
- 1 duck breast
- 2 tbs Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- lettuce - enough for 2 main meal salads
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 small summer squash
- 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbs fresh basil
- 2 tbs fresh chives
- 2 tbs fresh oregano
- Tomato Vinaigrette
- 1/4 tsp paprika
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 664g | |
| Calories 1103 | |
| Calories from Fat 852 | 77% |
| Total Fat 94.72g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat 30.0g | 120% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium 1684mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 25.65g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 27% |
| Sugars 13.8g | 9% |
| Protein 38.71g | 62% |
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