APPLE SAUSAGE SALAD WITH CINNAMON VINAIGRETTE

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Making croutons with cinnamon-raisin bread is sweet genius. Toss together the rest of the salad while they toast. -Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Dash pepper
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked apple chicken sausage links, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh Bartlett pears
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried sweet cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut each slice of bread into 12 cubes; scatter over a 15x10-in. pan. Bake until toasted, 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool 5 minutes., Meanwhile, combine next six ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and heated through, 2-3 minutes per side., Divide salad greens among six dinner-size plates; add sausage to each plate. Top with pear slices, walnuts, cherries and croutons. Shake dressing again; spoon over salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Mr. Sajid
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This salad is way too expensive to make. I could buy a whole rotisserie chicken for the same price.


Nakesha Chambers
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would add some more herbs or spices to the vinaigrette next time.


Arshad Afridi
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the vinaigrette next time.


Boss Boss
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but I really liked the cinnamon vinaigrette in this salad. It was a nice subtle flavor that complemented the other ingredients well.


Wealth Innocent
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet apples and the savory sausage.


Jeriah Mensah
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I'm always looking for new ways to use apples, and this salad is a great option. The apples add a nice sweetness and crunch to the salad.


Jason Sandilands
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or potluck and it always tastes just as good the next day.


Gani khan
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I love the addition of dried cranberries to this salad. They add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the apples.


Bob Robinson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage after making breakfast, and this salad is a great way to use it up.


Jabir hossain Jabir hossain
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I'm not a huge fan of apples in savory dishes, but this salad changed my mind. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and the cinnamon vinaigrette ties it all together.


Ann Karuga
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever kind of sausage I have on hand, and the cinnamon vinaigrette is a nice touch.


ABU SESSAY
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the salad was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah_Meer Khan
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This apple sausage salad with cinnamon vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet apples, savory sausage, and tangy vinaigrette is incredibly flavorful, and the salad is loa