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

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