Sure, let’s whip up a delightful Kielbasa Salad that’s bursting with flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner! 🥗🍽️
Kielbasa Salad Recipe
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Cuisine: Pork
- Keywords: Beans, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, < 60 Mins, Refrigerator, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Smoked kielbasa |
| 1 | Can of black-eyed peas |
| 2 | Granny Smith apples |
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 4-5 | Green onions |
| Salt | |
| 1/3 | Cup cider vinegar |
| 3 | Tablespoons Dijon mustard |
| 1 | Tablespoon sugar |
| 2 | Pinches of pepper |
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Kielbasa:
- In a large skillet, brown the smoked kielbasa until it’s beautifully golden and aromatic. Once done, drain any excess oil on paper towels to keep it light and crispy.
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Mix the Salad Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, diced Granny Smith apples, chopped green bell pepper, and thinly sliced green onions. Add the browned kielbasa into the bowl as well. Give everything a good mix to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the salad.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined. This tangy and slightly sweet dressing will complement the savory flavors of the salad perfectly.
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Combine and Toss:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the dressing coats all the ingredients thoroughly. This step ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor!
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Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the Kielbasa Salad for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, resulting in a more delicious salad.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once chilled, your Kielbasa Salad is ready to be served! Garnish with some additional sliced green onions for a pop of color and freshness, if desired. Enjoy this flavorful salad as a side dish or a light meal on its own.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 228.3
- Fat Content: 15.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 31.4mg
- Sodium Content: 688mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.9g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 5.1g
- Protein Content: 8.3g
This Kielbasa Salad recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Give it a try and let your taste buds dance with joy! 🎉
