Fruity Spinach Poppy Seed Salad

Torn greens are tossed with apple, pear, mandarin orange segments, dried cranberries, cashews and Swiss cheese, and a poppy seed dressing.

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Ingredients:

• Salad:
• 5-6 cups torn romaine hearts
• 5-6 cups baby spinach
• 1 apple cubed
• 1 pear cubed
• 1 small can mandarine oranges (drained)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup cashews
• 1 cup of grated Swiss cheese
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 Tbsp chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tsp poppy seeds

Method

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over salad and toss just before serving.

Notes: You can use less dressing if desired, or pour on individual servings.

Number of servings: 8-10

Submitted By: JHRW
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