• Servings: 8-10
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Dressing
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1/3 C lemon juice
• 2 tsp finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 C oil
• 1 T poppy seeds
• 1 or 2 heads head romaine lettuce
• 4 oz. (1 C) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 C cashews
• 1/4 C sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 apple, cubed
• 1 pear, cubed

1. In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine
2. sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Cover & process until blended.
3. With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick
4. and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
6. In large serving bowl, combine all salad ingredients; toss to mix.
7. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

This was originally a Thanksgiving Day salad but has now become an everyday family favorite!