Cool Summer Salad

Cool Summer Salad

With the weather getting way too hot in Texas, the search is on to find food that goes great with BBQ and light enough not to weigh you down in the heat. I had this recipe on my phone for quite some time and I’m not sure where it came from, but boy was it a hit!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons diced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 1 (5 ounce) package romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 red apple, diced
  • 1 pear, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1
Toss romaine lettuce, Swiss Cheese, cashews, apple, pear, and cranberries together in a large salad bowl.

Step 2
Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, red onion, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314
Calories
24g
Fat
21g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol10mg 3%
Sodium343mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars15g
Protein6g
Vitamin C9mg 45%
Calcium112mg 9%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium175mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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