Thursday, September 23, 2010

Fancy Poppy Seed Salad

Okay, we aren't the best salad eaters at our house, but this one has enough fat and sugar in it to make it a family favorite anyway! Bon appetit!

Poppy Seed Salad

1/2 chopped red apple
1/2 chopped green apple
1 chopped pear
4 oz swiss cheese (we like sliced swiss that is then cut into small squares)
1/4 c dried cranberries (we substitute fresh grapes)
1 c salted cashews
1 head romaine lettuce (or spinach, green leaf or red leaf--not iceburg)

Toss ingredients together with a Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing (can be store or recipe below)

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing (adapted from Lion House recipe)

3/4 c sugar
1 T dry mustard
1/2 t salt
1/3 c cider vinegar
1 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 t poppy seeds
1 T lemon juice
1 T FINELY chopped red onion
Blend, then stir in poppy seeds and store covered in refrigerator.

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