Winter Fruit Salad w/Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Dressing:
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. diced onion
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon
juice, onion, mustard, and salt.  Process ingredients until well blended: with machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.

Salad:
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
4 oz. grated Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup cried cranberries
1 apple peeled, cored and diced
1 pear peeled, cored and sliced

Toss all ingredients together and pour dressing over salad just before serving.

Add as many fruits and cashews as you desire.  It's up to you!