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Cobb Salad with Pears

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

Serves 6 · Vegetables

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
Scale: ½× – 4× with Plus →
  • 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
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese → lactose-free or aged hard cheese (naturally lower lactose)

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  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.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories64
Protein2.0 g
Fat3.0 g
Carbs10.0 g
Fiber2.0 g
Sodium86 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)