Tuesday, June 25, 2013

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD

DESCRIPTION
“When you serve this wonderful salad, you will get rave reviews and many requests for the recipe,” writes field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah.

Prep: 30min + chilling
Yield: 10 serving




INGREDIENTS 
  1/2 cup lemon juice
  1/2 cup sugar
  2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  2/3 cup vegetable oil
  1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  1 bunch romaine, torn
  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  1 cup unsalted cashews
  1 medium apple, chopped

  1 medium pear, chopped
  1/4 cup dried cranberries


PROCEDURE 
In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
 

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. 

Recipe taken from Taste of Home magazine October-November 2006 

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