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apple and sausage salad

Recipe by
Karen LaValley
Dallas, TX

Found this great salad recipe in my Aunt's recipe collection. It makes a great light and quick lunch for a busy day.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For apple and sausage salad

  • 1 lg
    firm tart apple, golden delicious or granny smith
  • 1 or 2
    boiling potatoes (8 oz) cooked, cooled, pared
  • 2 oz
    pepperoni
  • 4 oz
    hot pepper cheese or mild monterey jack cheese
  • 2 oz
    thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 lg
    green onion, both white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2
    head romaine or red leaf lettuce
  • 1/4 tsp
    almonds, slivered, toasted

How To Make apple and sausage salad

  • 1
    Halve and core apple, leave skin on. Cut into 1/2" thick slices, cut slices into matchsticks, 1" long. Do the same with potatoes. Cut pepperoni and cheese into same-size pieces. Shred prosciutto. Combine apple, meats & cheese in large bowl.
  • 2
    Prepare Creamy Mustard Dressing: Whisk cream in small bowl until it begins to thicken. Add vinegar, mustard, green onion, salt & pepper; whisk until well combined.
  • 3
    Add dressing to salad ingredients in bowl; toss to coat well.
  • 4
    Arrange shredded lettuce on serving platter. Mound salad on top. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve.
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