Salad with Cranberries & Feta (Ultimate Recipe Swap: Cool Foods)

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Fourth of July recipe. How fun! This week we’re talking cool food. Last summer I shared my version of Creamy Layers Gelatin, made with ice cream instead of Cool Whip.

This week has me leaning toward a favorite salad of mine that couldn’t be simpler to prepare. And it’s so good it’s almost addicting. I love salads because how easy and versatile they are. They are a fantastic meal for summertime when it’s just too hot to heat the oven. Need help to build a better salad? Read the basics to making a great salad and customize your salads to your tastes and pantry.

In the meantime, make this!

Romaine and Cranberry Salad with Feta, Balsamic, and Almonds

How’s that for a froofy, cooking magazine kind of name? This is a delicious and easy salad. Balsamic vinegar is so mild, you can use it straight. If you prefer, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil.

For each person you will need:

2 handfuls romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/4 feta cheese crumbles
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
slivered red onion, to taste
1 – 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

On a plate layer the ingredients in order, ending with drizzling of balsamic vinegar.

What’s a favorite cool recipe at your house?

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3. Above all, please stick to topic. Most weeks there is a theme; this week is Cool Recipes! Please stick to topic or you will be chopped.

Next week: Grilling, BBQ, Cooking Out, “Whatever-You-Call-It-When-You-Cook-Over-An-Open-Fire” Recipes