How to Make Cool Summer Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for refreshing and light meals, and what better way to enjoy the season than with a cool and refreshing summer salad? This recipe is the ultimate way to beat the heat and enjoy the abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients that summer has to offer.

With a beautiful and vibrant mix of colorful vegetables, juicy fruits, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing, this cool summer salad is not only delicious but also packed full of nutrients. It's the perfect dish to serv...

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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

Information

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

  • 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

    314 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 175mg