BLUE CHEESE 'N' FRUIT TOSSED SALAD

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I found this recipe in the newspaper but reduced the calories. I serve the dressing on the side so family members can add as much or as little as they wish. -Michel Larson of Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, apples, oranges and pecans. Add dressing and toss to coat; sprinkle with blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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