5 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
460 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ⅔ cup extra light olive oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons shallot finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the salad:
- 1 pound butter lettuce
- 6 ounces swiss cheese shaved, or gruyere cheese
- 1 cup cashews roasted, salted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 apple thinly sliced, large
- 1 pear thinly sliced, large
Instructions
To make the dressing:
- Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve at room temperature.
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To assemble the salad:
- 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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460
% 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.