Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

In a blender or food processor combine sugar lemon juice onion mustard and salt. Process 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.

In a large serving bowl toss together the romaine lettuce shredded Swiss cheese cashews dried cranberries apple and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.