SAUSAGE SPINACH SALAD

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Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add sausage. The mustard dressing also goes with smoked salmon or chicken. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned and onion is crisp-tender., Place spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard and remaining oil. Drizzle over spinach; toss to coat. Add sausage mixture; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges