Author: Mike

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

Boy oh boy did I ever love this roasted garlic salad dressing! Great roasted garlic flavor tamed by Dijon and honey. And not overly mustardy, either. That’s a good thing. For me, there is such a thing as too much mustard. I can’t do that ‘mustard pucker face’. And it has the perfect consistency. Not too thick that you need to cut it with a knife. Not too runny so that it just runs right off your salad.

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

Make Extra For Marinating

This roasted garlic salad dressing is also outstanding as a poultry marinade, especially for chicken destined for the grill. It is packed with flavor. Just place the chicken into a resealable container. Add enough of the dressing to cover the meat. Turn the chicken once to make sure the dressing covers it well. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Before grilling or cooking shake off any excess marinade. Enjoy!

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Also try my copycat Texas Roadhouse honey mustard salad dressing.

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

Make extra to use as a marinade.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except for the olive oil into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Keep the blender running while slowly adding the oil. Process until smooth and incorporated.

Notes

Use freshly-squeezed lime juice for the best results.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Creamy. Salty. Goodness. That’s this creamy Parmesan salad dressing in just three words. The perfect balance of each can be found in each and every drop. Fantastic on salads. Great for dipping vegetables. And yes, even chicken nuggets (try it!). I recommend going ‘all in’ when you make this dressing. Use real mayonnaise. No light stuff. Get a pizza pie slice of Parmesan and grate it yourself instead of buying the pre-grated stuff. And squeeze your own lemon for juice.

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Hot Sauce. What?

Yes, this recipe for a creamy Parmesan salad dressing calls for a bit of hot sauce. Do not let that freak you out. We’re not making Buffalo wings. It’s not going to be crazy spicy. Or even spicy at all. Just a little bit gets added to give you a gentle kiss of heat. And flavor. I used Frank’s RedHot. Why? Because it’s my favorite and it’s easy to find. And it tastes great.

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Also try my Parmesan and peppercorn Ranch salad dressing.

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from the Nobel Pig
Deliciously smooth salty nutty goodness!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Stir and taste before serving. You may want to add more salt and pepper.

Notes

Stir before serving. 
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southern French Salad Dressing

Tomato soup? In a salad dressing? I made that “what?” look when I first read over this recipe for a southern French salad dressing. Ketchup? Maybe. Tomato sauce. Perhaps. But tomato soup? Huh. Ok. I’m in! It sounded different. And it tasted amazing! A slight tang, a slight sweetness. There is so much flavor in this dressing that like me, you’ll want more. Good thing this make a big batch!

Southern French Salad Dressing

Grate the Day Away

This southern French salad dressing calls for grated onion. French dressings often do. And if you’re up to it, you can grate the onion by hand. And you’re gonna be doing some grating, too. A whole medium onion worth. Me, I reached for my rotary cheese grater. I use this little dream tool all the time for shredding cheese. Nothing beats freshly-shredded cheese. Well, it also does a great job grating cheese. And onion. In no time. And clean up was easy. And my wrist thanked me!

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That Self-Control Thing

I could drink this dressing. When no one is looking of course. No one wants to see you drinking salad dressing, no matter what they might say. This dressing is certainly tasty enough to drink. Well, to keep myself from going crazy with it, I serve it in little cups. And I keep the rest of the dressing in the fridge. The theory is that it reduces the chances of me going back and getting more.

That’s the theory any way.

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Also try my copycat Texas Roadhouse French salad dressing.

Southern French Salad Dressing

Southern French Salad Dressing

A delicious dressing with a slight tang and a slight sweetness.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk to combine well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jimmy John’s Hunter’s Club Sub In A Tub

It’s sub in a tub week here! Happy times for sure! Every once in a while I go on a salad-for-lunch kick. No big ole subs for me. Just nice, decent-sized salads. Now, this ain’t necessarily one of them fru-fru fancy light healthy salads. A guy has gotta eat. Work is hard. I work up an appetite. That’s why I love my Jimmy John’s Hunter’s Club sub in a tub. Simple but hearty. Heavy on the roast beef. Heavy on the provolone. And yes, even heavy on the tomato. It’s all good. Just add my favorite dressing and I’m a happy guy!

Jimmy John's Hunter's Club Sub In A Tub

A Little Prep Goes A Long Way

To make things go smoothly when I am having sub in a tub week, I do as much preparing ahead of time as I can. That way when it comes time to make my lunch, such as this Jimmy John’s Hunter’s Club sub in a tub, I can have it put together in just minutes. I chop a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces and put them in a sealable tub with a paper towel to help keep them fresh. I use cherry or Roma tomatoes because they hold up well. So, I chop them too and place them into the fridge.

I could pre-cut my sandwich meats and cheese, but I like doing those the day I am having my salad. Who knows, I might change my mind from the day before about what I want on my salad.

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Also try my Penn Station Turkey and Provolone sub in a tub!

Jimmy John's Hunter's Club Sub In A Tub

Jimmy John’s Hunter’s Club Sub In A Tub

Fresh and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce and spinach into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato, bell pepper, cucumber and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 761mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2595IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing

Sweet and spicy is right. I admit, though, I’m not sure about the Honky Tonk part. But even still, what a great dressing! It has a nice vinegar hit to it. And I spicy kick, thanks to the addition of Sriracha sauce. And my favorite, celery seed. I absolutely love celery seed in everything from a salad dressing to a BBQ seasoning rub to coleslaw. If you’re looking for a break from your tired old salad dressing, this Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy salad dressing is it. Don’t be shy with it. Load up. You’ll thank me.

Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing

It Gets Better With Time

This Honky Tonk sweet and spicy salad dressing gets even better as it sits. You should let it ‘get happy’ for a few hours. But I have to say, it didn’t sit long in our house. I really like this dressing a lot. It’s different in a very, very good way. I like to make a double batch and keep it in salad dressing serving bottles in the fridge. I’m kind of a dressing addict so it’s best that I have extra on hand at all times. It’s always better to have too much instead of not having enough!

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This dressing is great on a Subway Supreme meats sub in a tub!

Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing

Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing

Sweet and spicy is right.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a sealable container and cover. Let rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers. Let come to room temperature before serving any leftover dressing.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 812mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing

Every few weeks or so, we have salads every night of the week. Oddly, it’s known as ‘salad week’! But truthfully, it is a nice fresh change. And it doesn’t mean that it’s a week of sadness. I mix it up by using a large variety of ingredients. And I always make at least one homemade salad dressing. Like this wonderful Thai sweet chili dressing. This dressing is a wonderful combination of tropical flavors, a little heat and a lot of Asian inspiration. This is the kind of dressing that makes me look forward to salad week!

Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing

A Lot Of Greatness

Your salad doesn’t have to be Asian in nature to enjoy this Thai sweet chili dressing. It’s great no matter what you toss onto the plate.

I’m a huge fan of coconut milk and I was happy to see that this recipe has plenty of it. And fish sauce. Now, fish sauce is one strong smelling, funky sauce. But don’t fear it. It really makes this dressing amazing. If you’re not sure about it, add a little, taste, and add more if you want. I use an expensive, quality fish sauce. I learned early on that you get what you pay for, especially when it comes to fish sauce.

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Also try my copycat Applebee’s honey mustard salad dressing.

Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing

Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing

Your salad doesn’t have to be Asian in nature to enjoy this Thai sweet chili dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine everything in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until the peanut butter is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Notes

For the best results, do not use lite coconut milk.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 908mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Subway Club Sub In A Tub

I love having a salad for lunch. Not a same-ole same-ole salad, either. I am hooked on making salad versions of popular sub sandwiches. Like this Subway Club sub in a tub. Nothing boring about this. A pretty-much-standard but-oh-so-yummy salad is topped with sandwich meat and fresh veggies. The original sub doesn’t come with bacon. I club sandwich without bacon??? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. So I added bacon.

Subway Club Sub In A Tub

My Sub In A Tub, My Way

I’m always heavy handed with the meat when it comes to topping my Subway Club sub in a tub. Or any salad for that matter. I have salads for lunch more because I enjoy them than because I am looking for a healthy alternative to my usual lunches. If you’re more on the healthy side, be more sparing with the meat and cheese. But don’t leave them out! Then it’ll just be a boring salad! Booo!

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Also try a Jimmy John’s Club Sub in a tub!

Subway Club Sub In A Tub

Subway Club Sub In A Tub

Made fresh at home!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Crumble or chop the bacon and sprinkle over the salad.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

I make a lot of salad dressings at home. But I admit, I get lazy sometimes and find myself reverting to the store-bought versions. I’ve vowed to end my purchases of bottled dressings. Well, or at least jazz them up by adding a few fresh ingredients. I’m starting with this incredible creamy poppy seed salad dressing. My wife proclaimed it her instant favorite, which is a great way to start on my homemade dressing journey!

Creamy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Nice And Smooth

This dressing has the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. And just the right consistency. It does run off your salad and form a lake at the bottom of your plate. Nor does it sit there, stuck to your salad like well… gum.

Grated onion really adds a lot of flavor to this creamy poppy seed salad dressing. Use a fine grater, such as a microplane, to get the onion as finely grated as you can. You can also mince the onion then, using the flat side of the knife, squish the onion into a paste.

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Also try my American style creamy Greek salad dressing.

Creamy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Creamy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

The perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • â…“ cup sugar sugar substitute works just fine
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • â…” cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons onion grated, with juice (if you don't have any, you can just add onion powder to taste)
  • 1 teaspoons poppy seeds or a bit more, as preferred

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

Use full-fat mayonnaise for the best results.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

I’ve never been to a Houston’s restaurant. I did at least look at their menu online. Their food sure looks awesome. So though I can’t say this copycat of their buttermilk garlic salad dressing is a true copycat, I can say it is fantastic. I could’ve just called it ‘Great buttermilk garlic salad dressing’ but I like to give credit where credit is due. Because it’s great. Like slurp-slurp-I-love-salad-more-than-ever-now fantastic. This is copycat Houston buttermilk garlic salad dressing is what Ranch dressing wish it would be. Amp’d up. Taken to another level! Thanks mostly to the garlic, but also a few other ingredients too!

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Give It A Rest. And A Shake.

Make sure you let the dressing ‘get happy’ in the fridge overnight before serving. It makes a huge difference. And make a double batch because this copycat Houston buttermilk garlic salad dressing isn’t just for salad. It’s great for dipping wings. And veggies. Give the bottle a good shake (or the container a good stir) before serving.

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Also try my roasted garlic Dijon salad dressing.

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

A wonderful twist on a classic Ranch.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and whisk well. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight before using.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat buttermilk.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

I’ve been waiting for good, fresh strawberries to show up at our local grocery store so I could make this copycat Panera strawberry poppy seed dressing. My patience was definitely rewarded and then some. This could easily be my favorite salad dressing of all time. Smooth strawberry flavor with just a bit of sweetness. White balsamic vinegar, while not as cheap as the dark version, is more mellow and adds a great tang. This dressing looks as amazing as it tastes, too. It’s a big ‘ooooh’ and ‘ahhhh’ winner on the table.

Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

What Is White Balsamic Vinegar?

I was curious what makes white balsamic vinegar more subtle and rich than the dark version, so I Googled it. Turns out dark balsamic vinegar is aged for at least twelve years in barrels that have been fired and were previously used for other batches of balsamic vinegar. White balsamic vinegar, on the other hand, is aged at least twelve years in new barrels that have not been fired or used before. That explains the cleaner, smoother flavor! It’s perfect in this copycat Panera strawberry poppy seed dressing.

Other Berries Work Too!

You can substitute other berries for the strawberries if you want. Raspberries and black berries are great. Or even try peaches. I think this recipe will work well with any good in-season fruit.

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Also try some Panera Bread Greek vinaigrette.

Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Smooth strawberry flavor with just a bit of sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 67 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the dressing ingredients except the poppy seeds together in a high-speed blender or food processor.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Stir in the poppy seeds and serve.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword poppy seed, strawberry
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