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!

Provided by sibleya

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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
⅔ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons diced red onion
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Toss romaine lettuce, Swiss Cheese, cashews, apple, pear, and cranberries together in a large salad bowl.
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 : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 342.7 mg, Sugar 14.5 g