Cobb Salad with Pears

Sweet and savory, this Cobb Salad is sure to delight with the addition of canned pears, carrots, and Parmesan cheese.
Cobb salad with pears

Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate

Ingredients

  • 2 cans pear halves
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups carrots, grated
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup pear juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dash salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Add pear juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt and pepper and olive oil in a small bowl, and mix with a fork.
  2. Put mixed greens in large mixing bowl, drizzle dressing over greens and toss greens gently to mix.
  3. Add pear wedges, chopped walnuts, and grated carrots and toss lightly.
  4. Portion out 1 cup of salad and top with 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
Serving Size: 1 cup
 
NutrientsAmount
Calories64
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium86 mg
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars6 g
Added Sugars included2 g
Protein2 g
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