WARM ITALIAN RICE SALAD WITH SAUSAGE AND ROMAINE

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Salad and entrée in one dish! This quick, hearty, one-pot recipe combines Italian-inspired flavors with the freshness of crisp vegetables for a complete meal in a bowl.

Provided by Kristin Price

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground mild Italian sausage
5 large white button mushrooms, sliced
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
5 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add sausage and cook and stir, crumbling into small pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove cooked sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon; drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat.
  • Place mushrooms in skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer from pan with slotted spoon to plate with sausage.
  • Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter in skillet according to package directions. Stir dried Italian seasoning into the water; omit additional margarine. Three minutes before the rice is finished cooking, add the peas. When rice is done, stir in cooked sausage and mushrooms. Heat through.
  • Add romaine lettuce and tomatoes; toss lightly. Scoop into serving bowls; top each serving with desired amount of shredded cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 579.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Mokgosi Solutions
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This salad is delicious! The sausage and romaine lettuce add a nice touch, and the dressing is perfect.


Rehan Navid
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and sausage. It's also a great way to get a quick and easy meal on the table.


kiara biggs
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I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Bontle NunuBerry
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great way to get a quick and easy meal on the table.


Koojo mosses
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I love that this salad is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Agaba Humphrey
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will be even better the next day.


Chris Wayne
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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 sausage is cooked perfectly.


Abdullah Memon
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sausage and dressing make it a fun and tasty way to get them to eat their greens.


Melanie Adams
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Shoaib Zohaib
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.


Gafoor Khan
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the sausage is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


shaban jillo
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The salad is delicious and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


William Vance
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The sausage is cooked perfectly and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jack Weddon
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of sausage, rice, and romaine lettuce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tariq Cheema
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever sausage I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Markayla Miles
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I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The sausage and romaine lettuce add a nice touch, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abusayd Miya
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients and the flavorful dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Holly Patterson
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This rice salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The sausage adds a savory richness, while the romaine lettuce and tomatoes provide a refreshing crunch. The dressing is perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness from the honey and a t