Festive Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
10 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 - 1 cup cashews, chopped

Preparation

In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend.
In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, Swiss cheese, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Add cashews; toss to coat.
Serve immediately.