Shelly's Recipe

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED

Category: Fruit Salads

2 tbsp and 2 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp and 2 tsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp diced onion
1/4 tsp Dijon-style prepared mustard
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp and 1-3/4 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp poppy seeds
1/3 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 ozs shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup cashews
1 tbsp and 1 tsp dried cranberries
1/3 apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/3 pear, peeled, cored and sliced

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.