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This sausage salad is the perfect way to kickstart your taste buds. Simple ingredients with HUGE flavor are always a hit.

Skip the bun and get leafy greens into your day with this easy sausage salad, a terrific low-carb meal that will keep you full longer!

sausage salad with greens and bell pepper

Quick Sausage Salad

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Salads are meant to be fast and simple, and when it comes to making this sausage salad, it's a no-fuss way to make it a meal. Whether you purchase sausage that's ready to heat and enjoy or use leftover sausage from dinner, this recipe is easy to prep ahead for when you need a meal fast.

Ingredients

Using chicken sausage is a great way to cut down on calories and fat, without missing any of the flavors you love. Bell peppers add fresh crunch, but you can add more veggies like tomatoes, carrots, or cucumbers. I also include onion, avocado, and Romaine lettuce (kale, spinach, or other greens work as well). Finally, maple Dijon vinaigrette to drizzle over the salad.

How to Make a Salad with Sausage

Cook sausage and veggies.
First, cook the sausage, onion, and pepper in a pan until the veggies are soft. If you're using cooked sausage leftovers, just warm them up.
Make the dressing.
Make your homemade dressing or use store-bought to save time.
Assemble.
Add lettuce leaves to each bowl, then top with sliced avocado, cooked sausage, and peppers.

What Dressings Go With Sausage Salad

The best dressings for sausage salads are those that have complementary flavors to the sausage you’re using:

If using an Italian-flavored sausage, either chicken or pork, the Maple Dijon vinaigrette in the recipe is ideal, as well as my classic balsamic vinaigrette.
If using smoked or spicy sausage, consider a creamier dressing like my classic Ranch dressing to tone down the heat.

Make It A Meal

There is always room for added sides! Some delicious options that you can easily pair with this dish include cilantro lime cauliflower rice or easy roasted frozen vegetables.

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Sausage Salad

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

This sausage salad is the perfect way to kickstart your taste buds. Simple ingredients with HUGE flavor are always a hit.

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Ingredients

4 chicken sausages, or your favorite, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large bell pepper, any color, sliced thin
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette, or your favorite
6 cups romaine lettuce or spring salad mix
1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

Cook sausage and veggies:

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil. Add the sausage, sliced onion, and peppers to the pan, and stir to combine. Cook until the veggies are soft, for about 5 minutes.

Make the dressing:

Meanwhile, make the salad dressing, if making it homemade.

Assemble:

Make a base of lettuce for your salad in four bowls and add sliced avocado to each one.
To serve, distribute the cooked sausage and peppers over the salad. The heat from the pepper mixture will soften the avocados and take them to another level!

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