Winter Fruit Salad

1 large head of romaine letture
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup cashews or white raisins
1/4 cup craisins
1 - 2 apples - chopped
1 - 2 pears - chopped
Dressing: (I put all ingredients in the blender)
1/2 cup sugar (I use 1/4 cup sugar)
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. chopped onion
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup oil (I use 1/3 cup oil)
1 tbsp poppy seed