Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
| (2) 9-oz bags Romaine lettuce, washed and dried |
| 6 oz Emmental Swiss cheese, shredded or shaved |
| 1 cup DLM Whole Fancy Cashews |
| 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries |
| 1 large apple, thinly sliced |
| 1 large pear, thinly sliced |
| Dressing |
| 2/3 cup Vera Jane’s Extra-Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1/2 cup sugar |
| 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice |
| 1½ Tbsp DLM Poppy Seeds |
| 2 tsp onion, finely chopped |
| 1 tsp DLM Classic Dijon Mustard |
| 1/2 tsp salt |
Dressing
Process olive oil and remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one week; serve at room temperature.
Salad
Toss together first six ingredients in a large bowl; serve with lemon-poppy seed dressing.
Makes 6–8 servings
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Per serving: 482 calories (63% calories from fat); 35g total fat; 8g saturated fat; 20mg cholesterol; 349mg sodium; 35g total carbohydrates; 4g dietary fiber; 11g protein;
Allergy Warning: 
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