Best Cashew And Swiss Cheese Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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SWISS CASHEW TOSSED SALAD



Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad image

Make and share this Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Windchime

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 dash salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup salted cashew halves
4 ounces swiss cheese, diced (or julienned)

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion, and salt; cover and process until well blended.
  • While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Stir in poppy seeds.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, cashews, and Swiss cheese; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 178.3, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.9, Protein 7.7

SWISS CASHEW TOSSED SALAD



Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad image

Along with crunchy cashews and strips of Swiss cheese, a sweet-and-tangy poppy seed dressing makes this tossed salad something special. There are seldom any leftovers when I serve it! -DiAnne Mallehan, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
Dash salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 medium bunch romaine, torn
1 cup salted cashew halves
4 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion and salt; cover and process until well blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, cashews and Swiss cheese; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

CASHEW CRAISIN SALAD



Cashew Craisin Salad image

A delicious salad that goes with any type of celebration. I received this recipe from my mom, and its a favorite at our family gatherings. The addition of the Craisins adds a nice sweetness to this salad. It makes plenty, so if serving for a small family, you may want to half the recipe.

Provided by october sky

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs of romaine mixed greens
8 ounces cashews
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1/2 cup craisins (or more to taste)
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Dressing:.
  • Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Shake well, until mixed.
  • Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours.
  • To Assemble:.
  • Combine the romaine mixed greens, cashews, swiss cheese, and craisens together in a large bowl. Mix Well.
  • Just before serving, toss salad with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.4, Protein 7.9

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad image

A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad image

Make and share this Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing image

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

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