Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    460 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This fresh and flavorful Apple-Pear Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, is tossed with cashews, cranberries, and a bright vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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For the dressing:

  • cup extra light olive oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the salad:

  • 1 pound butter lettuce
  • 6 ounces Swiss or gruyere cheese shaved
  • 1 cup roasted, salted cashews
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 large apple thinly sliced
  • 1 large pear thinly sliced
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Instructions

To make the dressing:

  1. Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve at room temperature.

To assemble the salad:

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing.

Notes

  • The dressing may be made up to one week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature and shake or whisk well before using.

    To prevent the apple and pear slices from browning too quickly, sprinkle with a little lemon juice.

  • To prevent the apple and pear slices from browning too quickly, sprinkle with a little lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 418mg (17%) Potassium 328mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 2098IU (42%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 272mg (27%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 418mg 17%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 2098IU 42%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 272mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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