Festive Tossed Salad

Festive Tossed Salad

From Taste of Home

With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can be thankful for. -Jauneen Hosking, Greenfield, Wisconsin

SERVINGS	8-10
CATEGORY	Salads
PREP	15 min.
TOTAL	15 min.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 10 cups torn romaine
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1 medium pear, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews

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. Yield: 8-10 servings.