WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Makes 12 1-cup servings

ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 t. finely chopped onion
1 t. dijon mustard
1/2 t. salt
2/3 cup oil
1 T. poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 lg. head romaine, torn into bite size pieces(about 10 cups)
4 oz.(1 cup) shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries or dried cherries
1 apple, cubed-with skins
1 pear, cubed,peeled(Anjou or Bosc) ripened

directions

In blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Process until blended. With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds and process a few minutes more. In a large serving bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Toss to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Source: Cathy shijka