Tuesday, 8 April 2014

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.

Ingredients:
 1/2 cup white sugar
 1/2 cup lemon juice
 2 teaspoons diced onion
 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 2/3 cup vegetable oil
 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
 1 cup cashews
 1/4 cup dried cranberries
 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions:
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.
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.

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