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Festive Tossed Salad Recipe

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With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can be thankful for. -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

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Festive Tossed Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews

Directions

In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend.
In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Add cashews; toss to coat. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 288 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Festive Tossed Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2000, p25

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Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by cklayum

This was a hit with a huge crowd.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by chocoloco

I decreased the sugar to about 2 tablespoons. I omitted the cheese and the poppyseeds. Still pretty good and better for you. I would not recommend decreasing the salt. I think it would have been amazing with candied pecans!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by daisyk2010

I made this for Thanksgiving dinner since my only job was to bring the salad. The vinagrette was really good, it smelled a little odd at first (most do I think) but I taste-tested it on a small portion of salad and it was really good! Don't be afraid to make big chunks of apple and pear either - I will make bigger chunks next time I make this. This salad is definetly for the occasion but you are able to make twice as much vinagrette then you will probably need so you can refrigerate for later on. People really liked this and commented on how good and different it was - even someone who doesn't like vinagrettes said it was very sweet and really liked it !

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2012 by argyllca

A must at our Thanksgiving table! The perfect blend of sweet and salty. Just delicious!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by DawnLockhart

Delicious. Tasty and very pretty. A hit with dinner guests.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by Annie216

This salad was fantastic! I plan on making this whenever I have guests.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by 24titans

I made this for with our Thanksgiving dinner. It was a hit!! Everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by ijlarsen

<p>This is a wonderful salad - so flavorful. I cut back on the sugar just a bit and added about 1/2 more apple and pear for added crunch. Have made it with pecans and walnuts - both ways taste great!</p>