Fruity Green Salad Recipe

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My family enjoys this fast and refreshing salad. It's jazzed up with a beautiful blend of red apple, pear, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and Swiss cheese. No matter when I serve it, the light dressing and fruity flavor remind me of springtime. -Helen Petisi, Palm Coast, Florida

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Fruity Green Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 193 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Fruity Green Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p31