Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

DRESSING
½ cup sugar
2 tsp finely chopped onion
½ tsp salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp poppy seeds


SALAD
1 large head romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed
1 medium pear, cubed


In blender mix sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice, and mustard. With blender running, add oil in a slow and steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds; process a few seconds more. In a large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serves 12.