Apple Pear Salad

I got this salad idea from my friend Verna.

The dressing is especially good although I've reduced the sugar a bit for less sweetness.

The picture was taken in the summertime when I'd substituted a nectarine for the pear.

Salad:

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 unpeeled apple, (Gala or Fuji)
• 1 unpeeled pear - use your favourite variety
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
• 1 cup swiss cheese, or use 1/2 cup swiss and 1/2 cup cheddar

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

1. Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in a salad dressing shaker or in a blender.
2. Mix well and set aside.
3. Wash Romaine lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces
4. Core and cut apple and pear into small pieces
5. Place salad ingredients into a large salad bowl, keeping back 2 tablespoons each of the shredded cheese and cashews.
6. Shake dressings once more and drizzle over salad.
7. Garnish with reserved cheese and cashews and serve immediately.

Serves 8

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