FRUIT AND NUT TOSSED SALAD

This is my version of one of our favorite restaurant salads.  If you wish, you can add grilled or sauteed chicken and make it a main dish.  Budget-friendly tip:   Just a small amount of strong flavored cheese, such as bleu, feta, or Gorgonzola adds a lot of flavor to a dish without a lot of extra calories.  I keep small containers in the freezer and use as needed.

6-8 cups leaf lettuce, cut or torn into pieces

1/3 cup thinly sliced onion

1 cup sliced strawberries, OR blueberries, OR 1/3 cup dried cranberries, or a combination

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

2 tablespoons crumbled bleu cheese (opt.)

2 tablespoons light fruit dressing, such as Newman's Own Light Raspberry Walnut  

In a large bowl, toss together first 5 ingredients.  Add dressing and toss to coat.  Serve immediately.  Makes 3-5 servings.