Warm Lentil Salad With Sausage & Apple Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, cook the lentils according to package instructions until tender.
• STEP 2.In a separate pan, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
• STEP 3.In the same pan, sauté the onions until softened and slightly caramelized.
• STEP 4.In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and diced apple.
• STEP 5.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
• STEP 6.Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil mixture and toss to coat.
• STEP 7.Serve the warm lentil salad immediately as a main course or as a side dish.

Cooking Tips

• You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as Italian sausage or smoked sausage.
• For added flavor, you can cook the lentils in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
• If you prefer a sweeter salad, you can add a drizzle of honey to the vinaigrette.

Storage and Serving

• This warm lentil salad is best served immediately while still warm.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply microwave the salad until warmed through or heat it in a pan on the stovetop.