Cobb Salad with Pears
Sweet and savory, this Cobb Salad is sure to delight with the addition of canned pears, carrots, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 canned pear halves
- 6 cups mesclun mix baby greens
- 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese nutrition facts
- 1 1/3 cups carrots, grated nutrition facts
- 3 tablespoons walnuts nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup pear juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon honey nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 dash salt and black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | not reported | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 6 g | |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | not reported | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | not reported |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- For the dressing, mix pear juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt and pepper and olive oil in a blender.
- Put mixed greens in large mixing bowl, drizzle dressing over greens and mix together.
- Add remaining chopped pear, walnuts, and grated carrots and toss lightly.
- Portion out 1 cup of salad and top with 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Learn more about: Lettuce Carrots
Source
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/cobb-salad-pears, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.