Fruity green salad is fast and refreshing salad. It’s jazzed up with a beautiful blend of red apple, pear, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and Swiss cheese. No matter when I serve it, the light dressing and fruity flavor remind me of springtime. From Helen Petisi of Palm Coast Florida.

Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons chopped green onions

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

8 cups torn mixed salad greens

1 medium red apple, chopped

1 medium pear, chopped

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss

cheese

1/4 cup dried cranberries

Method

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.

Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 servings.