Nectarine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Nectarine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

DRESSING
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup canola oil
1 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

10 cups mixed salad greens
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 WesPak* nectarines, sliced thin
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper

1. To prepare the dressing,mix sugar, vinegar, salt, dry mustard and onion in a food processor.
2. With the motor running, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
3. Add kiwifruit and mix until dressing has thickened. Fold in poppy seeds.
4. In a salad bowl, combine salad greens, bell pepper, nectarines, cheese,pecans and cranberries. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle salad with dressing to taste and toss to lightly coat.
6. Garnish with a few dried cranberries.
Makes 6 servings.