Ingredients
| 1 | head romaine lettuce |
| 4 | ounces Swiss cheese, shredded |
| 1 | cup cashews |
| 1/4 | cup dried cranberries |
| 1 | apple, cored and sliced |
| 1 | pear, cored and sliced |
| 1/2 | cup white sugar |
| 1/2 | cup lemon juice |
| 2 | teaspoons onion, diced |
| 1 | teaspoon mustard |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 2/3 | cup vegetable oil |
| 1 | tablespoon poppy seeds |
Instructions
Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese, cashews, cranberries, apples and pears. In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Process until well blended. Add oil slowly, until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds and process for a few seconds. Pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat. Serves 12
