Best Kielbasa Salad Recipes

LENTIL AND KIELBASA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, add the leeks, and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for one minute. Add the lentils, onion, turnip, and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Discard the onion and turnip and drain the lentils, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Place the lentils in a large bowl
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, add to the lentils, and toss. If it's dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid.
• Add the scallions, thyme, parsley, kielbasa, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss. Set aside to cool.
• Toast the baguette slices and spread with the goat cheese. Taste the salad for seasonings and serve at room temperature with the goat cheese toasts.

WARM POTATO AND KIELBASA SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by a few inches; season with salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, tossing, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the red onion and cook until just wilted but still crunchy, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the vinegar and mustard. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Transfer the hot potatoes to a large serving dish. Season the potatoes with 1 teaspoon salt, then pour the kielbasa mixture on top and gently toss. Add the celery, celery leaves, parsley and dill; toss. Serve warm.

KIELBASA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown sausage. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine peas, apples, green pepper, onions and sausage. , In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over sausage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

KIELBASA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; add the sausage, olives and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and salad dressing mix. Stir into the pasta mixture. Add croutons and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

NEW POTATO, KIELBASA AND GRUYèRE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Transfer to large bowl. Gently mix in vinegar and green onions, using rubber spatula. Cool.
• Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, horseradish and caraway. Mix into potatoes. Add kielbasa and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Line plates with endive. Spoon salad atop.

GRILLED KIELBASA WITH WARM POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, whisk together onion, oil, vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl.
• Add hot potatoes and parsley to vinaigrette and toss.
• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
• Cut kielbasa crosswise into 4 sections, then halve each section lengthwise.
• Oil grill rack, then grill kielbasa, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until sizzling and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total.
• Serve kielbasa with potato salad (warm or at room temperature).
• Serve with:
• Coleslaw

HOT POTATO SALAD WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, drain and keep warm.
• Heat kielbasa in water to cover. Retain water and keep meat warm.
• Brown and drain bacon. In 1/4 cup of drippings cook onion until tender. Add flour to drippings and onion.
• Add water and vinegar. Stir until thick. If too thick add additional water.
• Add sugar and seasonings. Remove from heat. Pour over warm potatoes and add kielbasa and crumbled bacon and chopped eggs.
• Serve or keep warm in slow cooker.

KIELBASA BITES WITH GRAINY-MUSTARD POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt. Return to a boil; cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain; immediately toss with oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes. Stir in chives.
• Meanwhile, heat grill to high. Brush grates with oil. Grill kielbasa until heated through and charred, about 3 minutes per side. Cut crosswise on the bias into 2-inch pieces. Serve with potato salad.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
• Arrange the bacon on a slotted broiler pan and place in the middle of the oven. Bake the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, chop, and reserve.
• Heat in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the red onion and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and stock and turn off the heat.
• Preheat grill pan or a large nonstick skilled over medium-high heat. Drizzle the sliced kielbasa with a bit of olive oil and arrange on the preheated hot grill or in the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, until hot and crisp on the edges.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the hot pot. Fold the onion mixture inches Add the bacon, parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in the remaining olive oil and add the cooked kielbasa.

KIELBASA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a larger bowl, combine salad ingredients and mix in dressing.
• Line a serving dish with lettuce leaves, top with salad and garnish with tomatoes.

KIELBASA AND LENTIL SALAD WITH WARM MUSTARD-FENNEL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lentils, carrots and celery in heavy large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Stir in salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer lentil mixture to bowl.
• Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and sugar in small bowl to blend; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Cover to keep warm.
• Pour off any fat from skillet and discard. Add remaining 1/2 cup oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic. Add fennel bulb to skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add green onions and stir 1 minute. Whisk in vinegar mixture and bring to boil. Pour fennel mixture over lentils. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Line large shallow bowl with frisée leaves. Spoon in lentil salad. Arrange kielbasa slices atop lentils. Sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds and serve.

DEEN BROS. KIELBASA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large dutchpan, bring water to a boil; add potatoes and boil for about 25 minutes or until tender.
• Let potatoes cool; cut them into quarters and place in a large mixing/serving bowl.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat; brown keilbasa and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and add keilbasa to potatoes.
• For the dressing, whisk vinegar, mustard, garlic,salt and pepper until combined; slowly whisk in 3 Tbsp of oil.
• Add dressing, celery and onions to potato/keilbasa bowl and toss to combine.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

KIELBASA & SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the beans, peppers, onion, vinegar, 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Toss kielbasa with the bean salad and serve.

KIELBASA OR SMOKED SAUSAGE CABBAGE SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until lightly brown; drain on paper towels, and let cool (of coarse, this may be done a day ahead if desired).
• Place the sauted sausage, cabbage, cucumber and radishes in a large bowl; toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, horseradish, dill weed, garlic powder, salt (add a small amount of salt, as the feta is salty!) and pepper; stir to blend.
• Stir in the crumbled feta; mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the sausage/veggie mixture, and stir slightly until well mixed.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, add the salt, and boil the potatoes until just fork tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Arrange the bacon on a slotted broiler pan and place in the middle of the oven. Bake the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, chop, and reserve.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Add the red onion and sauté until just tender, 5 minutes. Add the kale in small bunches until all is wilted down. Add the vinegar and stock and turn off the heat.
• Preheat a grill pan or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle the sliced kielbasa with a bit of EVOO and arrange on the preheated hot grill or in the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, until hot through and crisp at the edges.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the hot pot. Fold in the onion and kale mixture. Add the bacon, parsley, salt, and pepper, drizzle in the remaining tablespoon of EVOO, and fold in the cooked kielbasa.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD W/TURKEY KIELBASA OR LITTLE SMOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Wash potatoes; peel and cut into eighths. Place potatoes in a large cooking pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 min.
• 2. While potatoes are boiling, mix together flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed. in a 2 cup measuring cup, mix the water and vinegar.
• 3. Drain potatoes, place back in cooking pot; set aside.
• 4. In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and drain. cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until tender and golden brown. stir in flour mixture. Cook over low heat stirring until bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in water and vinegar. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• 5. Add kielbasa or smokies. Boil and stir 1 min. Crumble bacon over potatoes; pour meat mixture over potatoes and bacon. Stir until well coated.