Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Servings per recipe: 12
Calories per serving: 277
Preparation time: 25m
Total cooking time: 25m

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
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions:


  • 1   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.
  • 2   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.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 20.6g 32%
    Saturated Fat 4.0g  
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Potassium 193mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 4.9g 10%
Sugars 14g  
Vitamin A 1717IU  
Vitamin C 13mg  
Calcium 103mg  
Iron 1mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 42mg  
Folate 50mcg