Kielbasa Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Kielbasa Salad, a perfect fusion of fresh, crisp vegetables and smoky, seared sausage. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and peppery red onion atop a bed of mixed greens, topped with golden-brown kielbasa slices for irresistible flavor. Tied together with a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and white wine vinegar, every bite is bursting with bold, savory goodness. Ideal as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this 25-minute recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately for a salad that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the salad greens.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the cooked kielbasa slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a garnish.
Serve immediately, either as a main dish or a side. Enjoy your flavorful Kielbasa Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 4218 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*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.
