Festive Tossed Salad
["1/2 c. sugar (can try adding Splenda; may be a little less)", "1/3 c. cider or red wine vinegar", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2/3 c. oil (can use olive oil)", "2 tsp. poppy seeds", "10 c. torn romaine lettuce (can use less, if desired)", "1 c. shredded Swiss cheese", "1 medium apple, cored and cubed", "1 medium pear, cored and cubed", "dried cranberries or cherries (use as desired)", "chopped cashews (use as desired)"]
["In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend."]
["sugar", "cider", "lemon juice", "onion", "salt", "oil", "poppy seeds", "torn romaine lettuce", "Swiss cheese", "apple", "pear", "cranberries", "cashews"]