Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/3 cup

white vinegar (see note)

1/3 cup

avocado oil, olive oil or vegetable oil

2 tbsp

yellow mustard

3/4 tsp

salt

3/4 tsp

poppy seeds

1 cup

chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are my favorites)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

butter

Small pinch of salt and cayenne pepper

heads of romaine lettuce, chopped

1/2 cup

feta, bleu or Parmesan cheese

strips bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled

1/2

– 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries