Cool Summer Salad

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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!

Submitted by sibleya
Updated on February 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

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

Dressing:

  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

  • 2 teaspoons diced red onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

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

  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.

25 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
24g Fat
21g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 343mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 175mg 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.