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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 cup cashews
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 pear, cored and diced
• 1 red apple, diced
• 1 (5 ounce) package romaine lettuce
• 2 teaspoons diced red onion

Recipe Instructions

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.