Festive Tossed Salad

• 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

1. 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.
2. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, Swiss cheese, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Add cashews; toss to coat.
3. Serve immediately.

sugar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, onions, salt, vegetable oil, poppy seeds, romaine lettuce, swiss cheese, apple, pear, cranberries, cashews

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/festive-tossed-salad-345041 (may not work)