Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing on October 30, 2021 Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays. prep:25 mins total:25 mins Servings:12 Yield:12 servings Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar ½ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons diced onion 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 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 Directions: 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.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. Nutrition Info: Per Serving: 277 calories; protein 4.9g; carbohydrates 21g; fat 20.6g; cholesterol 8.7mg; sodium 201.3mg.
