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