Smoked Sausage Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by slicing the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the sliced sausage with your choice of fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
• STEP 3.In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 4.Pour the dressing over the sausage and vegetables, and toss until everything is well coated.
• STEP 5.Serve the smoked sausage salad immediately as a light lunch or as a side dish for a barbecue or picnic.
• STEP 6.For storage, keep the salad and dressing separate in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, simply toss the salad with the dressing.
• STEP 7.This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

• Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add-ins such as olives, feta cheese, or avocado.
• If you prefer a warm salad, you can lightly sauté the sausage before adding it to the vegetables.
• To add some extra crunch, you can also sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds on top of the salad.

Storage and Serving

• Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• When ready to serve, simply toss the salad with the dressing.
• Serve the smoked sausage salad chilled or at room temperature.