Ingredients for Apple Pear Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- Romaine Lettuce
- Swiss Cheese
- Roasted Cashews
- Dried Sweetened Cranberries
- Apple
- Pear
- ⅔ cup light olive oil
- Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Apple Pear Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- In a large bowl, gently toss together 2 cups thinly sliced apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), 1 ½ cups thinly sliced pears (Anjou or Bartlett recommended), ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.
- Drizzle desired amount of lemon poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Divide the salad among individual chilled plates and serve immediately.
- **Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:**
- In a blender, combine ⅔ cup light olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
133g
Fat
53g
Carbs
16g
