Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
277 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
Step 2
In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.
Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup cashews
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

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