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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

Ingredients

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

CARROT SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON, YOGURT, AND CHIVE DRESSING

Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon, Yogurt, and Chive Dressing image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories Salad Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Lunch Lemon Carrot Spring Summer Low Cholesterol Party Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style)
3 cups coarsely grated peeled carrots (about 15 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Whisk lemon juice and honey in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then yogurt. Mix in carrots and chives. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before serving.
Sprinkle almonds over salad; serve.

YOGURT AND LEMON DRESSING

Yogurt and Lemon Dressing image

I think we all play favorites in the kitchen; I know I do. At this writing, this is my most loved dressing, and I drizzle it on everything I can get my hands on!

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories HarperCollins Salad Dressing Dip Condiment Yogurt Lemon Juice Healthy Low Fat

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest salt or fine sea salt
Special Equipment
A small jar with a lid

Steps:

In the jar, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. Cover with the lid and shake to blend. Taste for seasoning. The dressing can be used immediately. (Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake to blend again before using.)