Best Kielbasa Summer Bean Salad Recipes

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 & 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 WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil or butter in a large skillet, add Kielbasa and cook over medium high heat until lightly browned, remove with slotted spoon.
• Reduce heat to medium, add onions and cook until transparent.
• Reduce heat to low, add garlic and herbs and cook 1 minute.
• Add kielbasa, tomatoes and white beans, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

FIVE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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 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.

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.

GRILLED KIELBASA WITH CABBAGE AND BEAN SLAW

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the black-eyed peas and red onion, toss well and set aside to marinate.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium. Brush the cabbage wedges all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the kielbasa and cabbage, turning halfway through, until charred and the cabbage is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Chop the cabbage into bite-size pieces and add to the black-eyed pea mixture. Stir in the parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide among plates. Slice the kielbasa and add to the plates. Serve with mustard.