ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD WITH BISON PEPPERONI

Italian Layered Salad with Bison Pepperoni image

Layers of crisp, colorful greens and veggies topped with chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning and a creamy basil dressing make a perfect lunch or dinner side salad.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips The Bison Council

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅔ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In the bottom of a 3-quart clear bowl place 3 cups of the romaine. Layer in the following order: tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel, the remaining 3 cups romaine, the mozzarella cheese, and bison pepperoni. Spoon Basil-Sour Cream Dressing over salad. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.
Basil-Sour Cream Dressing
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g