Hot summer days can make dinner a challenge. After all, you can't eat just ice cream (right?). Here is a recipe for a sweet summer salad that always gets rave reviews.

Do you have a great summer dish? Share your recipes here.

Strawberry Romaine Salad

Romaine lettuce

Strawberries, sliced

Monterrey Jack cheese

Slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing:

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider

1 clove garlic, minced

dash salt

dash pepper

dash paprika

Shred romaine and place in bowl. One head of romaine serves 4-6 people easily.  

Sprinkle with sliced strawberries to your liking. I usually use about two cups worth.

Prepare dressing by combining ingredients into a shakable container and shaking vigorously.

Pour over romaine and toss to coat.

Sprinkle cheese (one cup or more) and toasted almonds.

Serve fresh.