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AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD



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"When you take this wonderful salad to a holiday gathering or serve it at home, you will get rave reviews and many requests for the recipe," predicts field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Autumn Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt.
  • While processing; gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 15.2, Protein 6.3

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD RECIPE



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For a company-special dish, whip up this simple homemade dressing the night before and toss with salad just before serving. -Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium pear, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup Diamond of California Chopped Pecans, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
  • Originally published as Autumn Tossed Salad in Simple & Delicious
  • October/November 2011, p51
  • Nutritional Facts
  • cup equals 173 calories, 13 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.
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