Autumn Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt.
While processing; gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Stir in poppy seeds.
Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries.
Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.