Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"This unexpected sweet-salty mix and love dressing make this great salad a hit with everyone!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 cup salted cashews
• 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries

• POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
3. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[elkstfour]

Lori, this is one of my favorite salads now! Everyone in my family wanted seconds and I can guarantee we will eat this often. I didn't change a thing, except for using canola oil instead of the olive oil. Five stars!!!! Thanks for posting!

 

[Lori Ann D]

This is my FAVORITE salad and dressing! I got the recipe several years ago from Taste of Home magazine, and finally decided it was time to post it... but it was already here. It is wonderful!! I would note to dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice (as much as possible) before adding the oil. That will help it from separating so much.