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- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil or as needed
- 4 cup baby kale loosely packed
- ½ English cucumber peeled and sliced
- 8 strawberries stemmed and quartered
- ½ cup whole raw almonds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 238g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 413 | |
| Calories from Fat 306 | 74% |
| Total Fat 35.02g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 4.44g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium 633mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 21.77g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 8.03g | 5% |
| Protein 6.47g | 10% |
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