Festive Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar (can try adding Splenda; may be a little less)
1/3 c. cider or red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. oil (can use olive oil)
2 tsp. poppy seeds
10 c. torn romaine lettuce (can use less, if desired)
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 medium apple, cored and cubed
1 medium pear, cored and cubed
dried cranberries or cherries (use as desired)
chopped cashews (use as desired)

Preparation

In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend.