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Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Prep
25 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite salads to make when the colder months roll around because it brings together the best seasonal fruits with a bright, tangy dressing that feels both elegant and comforting. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want an impressive side dish without the fuss. I love how the crisp romaine and crunchy cashews play against the juicy apples and pears, while the dried cranberries add little bursts of sweetness. Plus, apples are packed with fiber and vitamin C, which are wonderful for keeping your immune system strong during winter. It's simple, wholesome, and always a crowd pleaser at my table.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice½ cup lemon juice
- 22 teaspoons diced onion
- 11 teaspoon dijon-style prepared mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 11 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 11 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 44 ounces shredded swiss cheese
- 11 cup cashews
- ¼ cup dried cranberries¼ cup dried cranberries
- 11 apple - peeled, cored and diced
- 11 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
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Instructions
- 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.
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