PEAR APPLE SPRING SALAD

 

Have you thought about how you would like to welcome family and guests into your home when the spring season begins? It's so enjoyable to put your imagination to good use and see what arrangement you can come up with to spruce up your front door and entryway! I think we need a trip to the local hobby store, such as Michael's or Hobby Lobby!

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PEAR APPLE SPRING SALAD

1 (16-oz.) package romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed

1 (6-oz.) block Swiss cheese, shaved

1 cup roasted, salted cashews

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

1 large gala apple, thinly sliced

1 large Bartlett pear, thinly sliced

Toss together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl;

serve with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

 

Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

2/3 cup light olive oil

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

2 teaspoons finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt 

 

Process 2/3 cup light olive oil and remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week; serve at room temperature.