Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
A vibrant and refreshing winter salad, featuring crisp romaine, sweet pears and apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy cashews, all brought together with a tangy, homemade poppyseed dressing. Perfect for adding a touch of brightness to any winter meal or festive gathering.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
21 g
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Cholesterol
9 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
5 g
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Saturated Fat
4 g
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Sodium
201 mg
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Sugar
14 g
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Fat
21 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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2 mins
Prepare the Poppyseed Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the sugar, lemon juice, diced onion, Dijon mustard, and salt. Process until the mixture is well blended. (2 minutes)
02 Step
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3 mins
Emulsify the Dressing: With the machine still running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil in a thin, steady stream until the dressing becomes thick and smooth. (3 minutes)
03 Step
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1 mins
Infuse with Poppy Seeds: Add the poppy seeds to the dressing and process for just a few seconds to evenly distribute them throughout. (1 minute)
04 Step
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5 mins
Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, diced apple, and sliced pear. (5 minutes)
05 Step
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2 mins
Dress and Serve: Just before serving, pour the prepared poppyseed dressing over the salad. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the lettuce and fruit. (2 minutes)
For a tangier dressing, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
To prevent browning, toss the apple and pear with a little lemon juice after dicing and slicing.
Try toasting the cashews for added flavor.
The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to shake well before using.
Consider adding other winter fruits like mandarin oranges or pomegranate seeds for extra color and flavor.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 851 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Macy Marks
Dec 9, 2023This salad was a hit at our holiday dinner! The dressing is so easy to make and tastes amazing.
Clementine Simonis
Jun 24, 2023The poppyseed dressing is fantastic. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sedrick Adams
Dec 1, 2022I made this salad for a potluck and everyone asked for the recipe!
Gerson Toy
Dec 13, 2021I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The Swiss cheese was a surprisingly delicious addition.