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Fruit: Winter Fruit Salad w/Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Source of Recipe

Posted by Ivysrecipes at Recipezaar


Recipe Introduction

"I had this at a friends house & had to have the recipe. Everyone I have made it for begs for the recipe. Everyone just loves this!"

List of Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried and torn into bite
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, peeled,cored and cubed
1 pear, cubed



Recipe

1. In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.
2. Process until well blended.
3. With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
4. Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.
5. In a large serving bow combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.
6. Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

YIELD: 12 Servings