Best Smoked Sausage Salad Recipes

PASTA AND SMOKED SAUSAGE PICNIC SALAD

Steps:

• Bring pan with 2 to 3 inches of water to a boil.
• Turn heat off and add sausage.
• Immediately cover pan and let sausage stand 15 minutes.
• Remove sausage to a plate and let cool in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette dressing by mixing dry mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and vinegar together in a small bowl.
• Slowly whip in olive oil to form an emulsion.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain.
• Place in large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing.
• When cool, slice sausage into thin 1/4-inch slices.
• Remove garlic clove from vinaigrette dressing.
• Add sausage, peas, onion, tomatoes, carrots, 1/4 cup basil and remaining vinaigrette to the pasta.
• Sprinkle top with cheese. Garnish with fresh basil.

SMOKED SAUSAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water and potatoes to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the smoked sausage until browned, about 6-9 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Arrange greens on a platter and top with smoked sausage, peppers, tomatoes and sliced potatoes once cool. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.

HILLSHIRE FARM® SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage slices over medium heat about 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
• For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine cider vinegar, shallot, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil and beat until combined.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, Brussels sprouts, red onion, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 4 hours.

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. 1. Place torn lettuce in a large salad bowl and set aside. This lettuce should be crisp and crunchy.
• 2. 2. Place the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large and heavy fry pan on medium high heat. When oil is hot add sausage slices, green onion pieces and red pepper strips. Turn with spatula to coat with oil. Continue to fry until sausage is brown. Remove from pan onto paper towels and drain.
• 3. 3.When is sausage mixture has begun to cool but remains warm. Spread over top of torn lettuce, equally divided.
• 4. Place egg halves and wedge of sharp cheddar cheese around edge of sausage mixture and on top of lettuce. Kind of tuck them under a little.
• 5. DRESSING: mix the olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar, salt and pepper in a container and shake to mix well. Sprinkle over salad.
• 6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and garlic Croutons on top...Eat immediately

CANNELLINI AND SMOKED SAUSAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar and mustard and incorporate the oil into the mixture slowly.
• Toss in the remaining ingredients together with the dressing Chill until ready to serve.

SMOKED SAUSAGE-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in beans; set aside., In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mustard and syrup; set aside. Divide spinach among four bowls or plates; top with the sausage mixture, mango and onions. Drizzle with yogurt mixture. Serve immediately.

POTATO SALAD WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned.
• Combine dressing ingredients in large bowl; whisk and set aside. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

SMOKED SUMMER SAUSAGE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut red bell and pablano in half, remove stems and seeds. Place on baking sheet and broil for 5-7 min. till charring begins. Remove, cool, and dice. Dice onion, and grate cheese. Cube summer sausage, or any other sausage into small bite size pieces.
• Place all ingredients in a large bowl, add black pepper and sour cream. Mix to combine. Refrigerate until serving.