Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

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This is a delicious winter fruit salad with romaine, pear, apple, cranberries, and nuts. Great to serve for a festive dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Submitted by Nora LaCroix
Updated on September 9, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt in a food processor or blender; 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.

  2. Toss romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear together in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
21g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 193mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.