1 c. tarragon vinegar
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. salad oil
1/2 onion, chunked
3 tbsp. papaya seeds
5 drops yellow food coloring
1 head lettuce, torn for salad
1 head Romaine, torn for salad
1 papaya, peeled and chunked
1 avocado, peeled and chunked

To prepare dressing, place vinegar, sugar, salt and mustard in blender container. Blend on low speed, gradually adding oil and onion. Add papaya seeds and food coloring, blend on high speed until seeds resemble coarse ground pepper. Chill to blend flavors. Prepare salad by tossing together lettuce, Romaine, papaya and avocado. Toss with dressing and serve. Yield: about 3 cups dressing. Salad for 8.

NOTE: This dressing is also good on fruit salads.