WARM ITALIAN RICE SALAD WITH SAUSAGE AND ROMAINE

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Salad and entrée in one dish! This quick, hearty, one-pot recipe combines Italian-inspired flavors with the freshness of crisp vegetables for a complete meal in a bowl.

Provided by Kristin Price

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground mild Italian sausage
5 large white button mushrooms, sliced
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
5 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add sausage and cook and stir, crumbling into small pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove cooked sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon; drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat.
  • Place mushrooms in skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer from pan with slotted spoon to plate with sausage.
  • Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter in skillet according to package directions. Stir dried Italian seasoning into the water; omit additional margarine. Three minutes before the rice is finished cooking, add the peas. When rice is done, stir in cooked sausage and mushrooms. Heat through.
  • Add romaine lettuce and tomatoes; toss lightly. Scoop into serving bowls; top each serving with desired amount of shredded cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 579.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Calon Jansen
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


bate konjo
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This rice salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Nathaniel Zand
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I've made this recipe several times, and I always get rave reviews. It's a great dish for a summer party.


Tianna Mcphee
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This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks and picnics.


Rutilo Romero
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I added some grilled chicken to this recipe, and it was delicious! The chicken added a nice protein boost to the salad.


Terrence Lokenauth
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This rice salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before a party so that the flavors have a chance to meld.


Sarah Williams
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salads, but this one is an exception. The sausage and vegetables give it a lot of flavor.


J.Charles Allen
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This rice salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ezile Gigi
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Joe Tausi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the rice salad turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced, and the salad was the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy.


Aman Durani
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. My family loves the flavorful rice and sausage, and the salad is always a refreshing side dish.


Charles Vorlamesi
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This Italian rice salad was a hit at our last potluck! The flavors were fantastic, and the combination of textures was perfect. I especially loved the crispy sausage and the tender, juicy tomatoes.