Winter Fruit Salad

Apples, pears, cranberries, pecans and goat cheese, with fresh romaine, served with a Dijon and lemon dressing.

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons diced onion
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear, peeled, cored and sliced

Method

In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil very slowly, in a steady stream, until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds and process just to mix. In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, cheese, pecans, cranberries, apple and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Notes:

Number of servings: 12

Submitted By: jennyhoneycutt
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