Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Cranberry Pear Salad

This delicious Fall salad is what I'm bringing to Thanksgiving dinner.

Cranberry Pear Salad

Categories: Salads & Dressings, Vegetables

Dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons onion (can use dehydrated) -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup oil

Salad:
2 large romaine lettuce (fresh or bagged)
1/2 cup Craisins
1 medium pear -- cubed
1 cup Swiss cheese -- shredded
1 cup cashews
1 medium apple -- cubed

Mix the dressing and chill. Mix the salad together and pour needed amount of dressing over the top.

Source: Good Things Utah
Ratings: 6 - Pretty Good 6

JEN'S NOTES : The original recipe calls for 2/3 cup olive oil, but I just didn't think it needed that much and I prefer safflower oil instead. You probably don't really need a whole cup of Swiss cheese and a whole cup of cashews, I just add things until it looks good.

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