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Cobb Salad with Pears

Cobb Salad with Pears

104 Ratings
104 Ratings
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Cobb Salad with Pears
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 2 canned pear halves
  • 6 cups mesclun mix baby greens
  • 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups carrots, grated
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts
For the 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. For the dressing, mix pear juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt and pepper and olive oil in a blender.
  2. Put mixed greens in large mixing bowl, drizzle dressing over greens and mix together.
  3. Add remaining chopped pear, walnuts, and grated carrots and toss lightly.
  4. Portion out 1 cup of salad and top with 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 64
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 86 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 45 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium N/A

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 64
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 45 mg
Sodium 86 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 360 mcg RAE
Vitamin C 14 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
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