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Sausage & Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

Sautéed smoked sausage is the perfect addition to this Brussels sprout salad dressed with walnuts, cranberries, and cider vinaigrette.

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12 Servings
20 m Preparation Time
5 m Cooking
12 Ingredients

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package Smoked Sausage (bias-sliced 1/2-inch thick)

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion

2 teaspoons honey

1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup olive oil

1 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 of a medium red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage slices over medium heat about 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside to cool slightly. 

  2. For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl combine cider vinegar, shallot, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil and beat until combined.

  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, Brussels sprouts, red onion, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss.

  4. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 4 hours.