Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed dressing

By á-7953

Susan Fitts / Ward function

Ingredients

• 1/2 c white sugar
• 1/2 c lemon juice
• 2 t diced onion
• 1 t dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 t salt
• 2/3 c veg oil
• 1 T poppy seeds
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
• 4 oz shredded swiss cheese
• 1 c cashews, chopped
• 1/4 c dried cranberried
• 1 apple, peeled, diced and cored
• 1 pear, peeled, diced and cored

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Process til 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 combine the romaine lettuce, cheese, cashews, cranberries, apple and pear. Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.