Fruity Green Salad

Name: Fruity Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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 shredded Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup dried cranberries

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

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 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.