Summer Salad

Today's "chore" was taking lunch to DeeAnn. I recently acquired a recipe for a salad that I thought she might enjoy (credit to Paula McKinley, a bookmobile volunteer). Apparently she did (thirds anyone?). So did the office staff.

It's easy to prepare, has a sweet taste, and even (gasp) healthy. And it is very yummy!

1 head Romaine lettuce, cut to bite-sized pieces
2 apples, thinly sliced
1 6 oz. pkg. Blue Cheese, crumbled
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup toasted almonds (we serve these optionally)
1 6 oz. pkg. Craisins

Dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 slice of onion, chopped (we use red onion for the color)
1/2 cup oil

Blend the dressing ingredients enough to mix but not to puree the onion
Add 1 tablespoon poppyseeds and pour over salad. Serve and enjoy.