Cashew Craisin Salad

october sky's Note:

A delicious salad that goes with any type of celebration. I received this recipe from my mom, and its a favorite at our family gatherings. The addition of the Craisins adds a nice sweetness to this salad. It makes plenty, so if serving for a small family, you may want to half the recipe.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 lbs of romaine mixed greens
• 8 ounces cashews
• 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup craisins (or more to taste)

Dressing

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 1 teaspoon poppy seed

Directions:

1. Dressing:.
2. Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
3. Shake well, until mixed.
4. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours.
5. To Assemble:.
6. Combine the romaine mixed greens, cashews, swiss cheese, and craisens together in a large bowl. Mix Well.
7. Just before serving, toss salad with the dressing.

Reviews

[GaylaJ]

I love cashews, I love craisins, and I knew I would love this salad--I was right! :) I did scale the recipe down and used Emmenthal for the Swiss. This was another great choice for the Pick a Chef game--thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Chef #325821]

Loved the combination of ingredients. A big hit with my family.

[Merlot]

This is a great salad. Easy to prepare. We loved the combination of ingredients. Thanks for sharing, October Sky.