Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
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OMG! This is the BEST salad! The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts instead of cashews. The dressing is extremely refreshing and delicious! You can't go wrong with this recipe!
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
15 minOver time, two ingredients, lemon and poppyseed, were brought together to create the delightful lemon poppyseed dressing we know and love today.
The dressing gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century and is now a staple in many households and restaurants.
The sweet and tangy flavor of lemon poppyseed dressing is perfect for enhancing the flavors of various dishes, from salads and vegetables to fish and poultry.
Apples and pears are considered winter fruits because they are harvested in the fall and can be stored for several months, allowing them to be enjoyed throughout winter.
These fruits can naturally stay fresh for a long time when kept in cool, dry conditions, making them a perfect choice for winter consumption.
Served with a side, and cheese and bread or a soup, this salad is hearty enough to be a main dish.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon poppyseed dressing | |||
| 3 | tablespoons |
sugar
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
| ½ | cup |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
onions
minced |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
dijon mustard
prepared |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
poppy seed
|
|
| Salad | |||
| 1 | head |
romaine lettuce
torn into bite-size pieces |
*
|
| 1 | large |
pears
peeled, cored and sliced |
|
| 1 | large |
apples
peeled, cored and diced |
|
| 4 | ounces |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
| 1 | cup |
cashew nuts
toasted |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
cranberries, dried
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon poppyseed dressing | |||
| 118 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 158 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
onions
minced |
|
| 5 | ml |
dijon mustard
prepared |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 15 | ml |
poppy seed
|
|
| Salad | |||
| 1 | each |
romaine lettuce
torn into bite-size pieces |
*
|
| 1 | each |
pears
peeled, cored and sliced |
|
| 1 | each |
apples
peeled, cored and diced |
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
| 237 | ml |
cashew nuts
toasted |
*
|
| 0 |
cranberries, dried
|
*
|
|
Directions
Combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt in a blender or food processor.
Process until well blended. With the machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until the mixture is thick and smooth.
Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
Toss the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear in a large serving bowl.
Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.
Ode to Lemon Poppyseed
In a bowl, where flavors mingle,
A dressing, sweet and tangy,
Lemon, bright as the sun,
And poppy seeds, small yet fun.
Whisked with care, a taste so fine,
A balance of flavors, divine,
On a winter fruit with greens,
A dressing fit for a queen.
Lemon zest, a hint of tart,
A touch of sweetness, never tart,
Poppy seeds, a subtle crunch,
A dressing, oh so lush.
A swirl of color, a burst of taste,
A dressing, oh so chaste,
A delight to the senses,
A sweet lemon poppyseed dressing.
