Festive Salad

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 Tblsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tblsp. chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 to 3 tsp. poppy seeds
• SALAD:
• 10 cups torn romaine
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 medium apple, cored and cubed
• A medium pear, cored and cubed
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all of the salad ingredients.

Combine the dressing ingredients, mixing well until sugar is dissolved. Let set for a few minutes, then shake well and pour over salad, tossing to coat.