Festive Tossed Salad

Ingredients:

10 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1 medium apple, cored and cubed
1 medium pear, cored and cubed
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ - 1 cup cashews, chopped

Dressing
½ cup sugar
1/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. onion, finely chopped
½ tsp. salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2-3 tsp. poppy seeds

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, Swiss cheese, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Add cashews; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Submitted By: Jodi VanSkiver