A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. —Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

romaine, torn

Swiss cheese

salted cashews

pear,

cranberries

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:

olive oil

sugar

lemon juice

poppy seeds

red onion

mustard

salt

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Delicious.  I substituted raisins for the cranberries.  Thank you, Arlene, for sharing this recipe.

Simple and delicious salad.  I used lightly salted cashews, but actually next time I will use the regular salted ones for the taste contrast with the dressing.  I don't know why so many salad recipes call for such a large amount of dressing - I cut it in half and still had plenty left over.  I like salad lightly dressed.  But these criticisms are minor - this salad is easy, light and tasty!

This one's a keeper!  Made it for Easter dinner with family and everyone loved it.  I used 3 heads of romaine lettuce and still had dressing left over.  This one's going into the tried and true file.  It's great!

I love this salad and dressing.  I always bring it to functions and it is a big hit.

This recipe is simple and delicious!  I love it.

Delicious!Had this for an office party today & everyone loved it! I have several asking that I make this the new standard go-to salad for monthly awards luncheon and asked for the recipe too.

We make this recipe all of the time!  LOVE the dressing!

Perfect Salad. I have made it multiple times and in every time, someone asks for the recipe!

This salad is always very popular with friends and family.  Only change was less sugar.

Delicious Salad.  It is very light and refreshing and the perfect combination of flavors. I wouldn't change a thing!

This salad wonderful and the dressing is also.  I will be making this salad many times in the future.

cashew-pear tossed salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 15

Author : Taste of Home

Ingredients

Instructions

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