SALADS: winter fruit salad

winter fruit salad

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

Method
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.