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.

Provided by Nora LaCroix

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

HUMASHA MEDIA
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jen Lively
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This salad is a great way to enjoy winter fruits. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Banky Kel
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is what makes it.


edwardn khuwait
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Muhammad Kamran Khattak
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I love the addition of the poppy seeds to the dressing. It gives it a nice crunch.


mariman daphny
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This is my new favorite winter salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Abdul Basit Pasha
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


omeje Jennifer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of fruit that's about to go bad, so this is a great way to use it up.


Md Ederiss
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the combination of flavors.


Amit Das
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The lemon poppyseed dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's so flavorful and adds a nice tang to the fruit.


Md Srabon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


goatszboys_24 torres
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This winter fruit salad with lemon poppyseed dressing was a hit at our holiday party! The combination of sweet and tart fruits with the creamy dressing was perfect.