CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

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With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this tossed salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can be thankful for. -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine
1 medium pear, chopped
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mckayla Grisson
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This salad was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayssa Salama
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This salad was very easy to make and it was very good. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chameli Khatun5049
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This salad was very good. I made it for my lunch today and it was very filling. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Reta
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This salad was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mansoor Jan wafa
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This salad was very easy to make and it was very good. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Coffee Bean
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This salad was very good. I made it for my lunch today and it was very filling. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Sagheer
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This salad was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Anis Shik
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This salad was very easy to make and it was very good. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ms Priya
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I made this salad for my lunch today and it was very good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the salad was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Linet Handa
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing.


AWUDU ISSAH
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I made this salad for my family last night and they loved it! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


mdrony Khan
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.