CRISP APPLE AND SAUSAGE SALAD

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This hearty and flavorful salad is easy to prepare and great served over warm laffa bread for a complete meal. While my favorite version contains a tasty gourmet chicken and apple sausage, any smoked sausage such as kielbasa will do. Enjoy!

Provided by Another Black Swan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package chicken apple sausage, sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 cups mixed field greens, washed and dried
1 cup baby arugula leaves, washed and dried
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup toasted pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the sausage; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place the apple slices in a bowl, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
  • Place the field greens and arugula leaves in a salad bowl; toss together. Mix in the red onion, pecans, blue cheese, and apple slices. Pour the lemon dressing over the salad mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Add the sausage, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 771.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Saif Awan
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Hafiz Mazhar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and apples.


Ayanda Ayanda
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Sylvia Rams
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This salad is a great way to change up your lunch routine. It's light and refreshing, but still filling enough to keep you satisfied until dinner.


Hussein Nasrallah
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


KillUrSlfL8R
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Nanteza Asha
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Wiser Bonnie
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I often make a big batch of sausage on the weekend and then use it in this salad throughout the week.


mich.coconut
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


KOFI GANU
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet apples and crunchy walnuts, and they don't even notice the spinach.


Lx Babuni
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the apples and walnuts add a nice sweetness and crunch.


van mi4000
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then just pack it for lunch the next day.


Nyamatungo Soleil
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of sausage, apples, and greens, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Km Shahiduzzaman
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I love the contrast of textures in this salad. The crispy apples and walnuts add a nice crunch to the soft sausage and tender greens.


BlazeStorm_YT
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet apples, savory sausage, and crunchy walnuts was a perfect balance of flavors. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I just chopped up the ingredients and tossed them together wi