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- 1/2 package penne pasta
- 1 english cucumber, de seeded and chopped
- 1 pkg cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- About 4 lightly packed cups of spring greens (This is about one cup per person but eyeball it... when you're done tossing, you may want more)
- 1 pkg kalamata olives, halved
- Feta cheese (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, diced fine (make it fresh please!!)
- 2 Tablespoon fresh basil, julilenned and diced fine (make it fresh please!! Big difference. Big.)
View Full Recipe at la pure mama.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1178g | |
| Calories 1275 | |
| Calories from Fat 601 | 47% |
| Total Fat 68.39g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat 13.84g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 1846mg | 77% |
| Potassium 2237mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 137.55g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.6g | 105% |
| Sugars 14.2g | 9% |
| Protein 36.21g | 58% |
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