WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing image

Every bite of this pretty salad delivers, with dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon enlivening fruit, nuts, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended.
With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g