Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

Name: Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine, torn; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 cup salted cashews; 1 medium pear, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt

A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. —Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 228 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Winter Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2007

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kimspacc

Mar 16, 2018

Great dressing!
CarolynRM

Aug 6, 2016

This salad wonderful and the dressing is also. I will be making this salad many times in the future.
mshepherd07

Mar 18, 2015

I love this salad and dressing. I always bring it to functions and it is a big hit.
Emalanych

Jan 12, 2015

Loved this salad
nounee

Jul 7, 2014

This salad is always very popular with friends and family. Only change was less sugar.
cwbuff2

Mar 10, 2013

Simple and delicious salad. I used lightly salted cashews, but actually next time I will use the regular salted ones for the taste contrast with the dressing. I don't know why so many salad recipes call for such a large amount of dressing - I cut it in half and still had plenty left over. I like salad lightly dressed. But these criticisms are minor - this salad is easy, light and tasty!
swykoff

Jan 4, 2013

Delicious!Had this for an office party today & everyone loved it! I have several asking that I make this the new standard go-to salad for monthly awards luncheon and asked for the recipe too.
DawnLockhart

Aug 21, 2012

I love this salad!
contrarywife

Apr 9, 2012

This one's a keeper! Made it for Easter dinner with family and everyone loved it. I used 3 heads of romaine lettuce and still had dressing left over. This one's going into the tried and true file. It's great!
cpmitchell

Jan 2, 2012

This recipe is simple and delicious! I love it.