Summer Salad

Summer Salad photo
Makes 4-6 servings
PamelaPamela

This is a fabulous salad but takes a little extra effort to gather the ingredients and prepare. Use fresh lemon juice for the dressing.

ingredients

  • 2 stocks romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
  • 1 small can mandarin oranges
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 1 pear chopped
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup cashew pieces
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsps. finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 cup oil (don’t use olive oil)
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

directions

  • 1

    Mix the first 5 ingredients in a blender or processor until well blended. Slowly add the oil. Mix well. Add in the poppy seeds. Blend well. (Best if refrigerated before serving).

  • 2

    Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing just prior to serving. Serve immediately.

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