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

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

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.