Apple Pear Salad

1 head romaine lettuce

1 unpeeled apple, (Gala or Fuji)

1 unpeeled pear -

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews

1 cup swiss cheese, or use 1/2 cup swiss and 1/2 cup cheddar

Dressing:

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1/2 tsp salt

2/3 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in a salad dressing shaker or in a blender.

Mix well and set aside.

Wash Romaine lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces

Core and cut apple and pear into small pieces

Place salad ingredients into a large salad bowl, keeping back 2 tablespoons each of the shredded cheese and cashews.

Shake dressings once more and drizzle over salad.

Garnish with reserved cheese and cashews and serve immediately.

Serves 8