A refreshing and flavorful salad combining crisp apples, juicy pears, and a tangy lemon dressing.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Ensure the lettuce is thoroughly dried to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Slice the apple and pear into thin wedges.
Use a sharp knife to achieve even slices for better presentation.
Combine the lettuce, apple slices, pear slices, feta cheese, almonds, and cranberries in the salad bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients to avoid bruising the fruits.
Blend olive oil, sugar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Add the dressing gradually to avoid over-dressing the salad.
Serve the salad immediately on chilled plates.
Chilling the plates keeps the salad fresh and crisp.