Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

2/3 cup light olive oil

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Process 2/3 cup light olive oil and remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week; serve at room temperature.

Apple-Pear Salad With Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing (Southern Living)

1 (16-oz.) package romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed

• 1 (6-oz.) block Swiss cheese, shaved
• 1 cup roasted, salted cashews
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 large apple, thinly sliced
• 1 large pear, thinly sliced
• Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

Toss together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; serve with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing.