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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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