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

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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Arlene Muller

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

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

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Yield:15 servings

Prep:15 min

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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

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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.