Gaia's Greens

 


Yield: 12 servings

Prep time: 25 mins




Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons diced onion
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 
• 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese , or substitute your favorite cheese
• 1 cup cashews, or substitute your favorite nut
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
  

Directions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
   
2. In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews,
   
   

dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.