Cannellini and Smoked Sausage Salad
Elevate your salad game with this hearty and flavorful Cannellini and Smoked Sausage Salad! Packed with protein-rich cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and savory smoked sausage, this satisfying dish is both wholesome and indulgent. A tangy dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness. Perfectly balanced with smoky, tangy, and earthy flavors, this quick salad is ready in just 25 minutes and can be enjoyed as a main course or a vibrant side dish. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a crowd-pleaser ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams smoked sausage
- 400 grams cannellini beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into rounds about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Rinse and drain the cannellini beans, and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. Add the vegetables to the bowl with the beans.
Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooled smoked sausage rounds to the bowl with the beans and vegetables.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss lightly again.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.9 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 5699 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2741 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
