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Delicious Sausage Potato Salad
Tired of the same old potato salad full of mayonnaise? Try this light refreshing version with smoked sausage added. It is delicious. You can serve it for a side dish or as a main dish on a hot day. Fill small lettuce leaves with some of this salad as an appetizer. It is extremely versatile and will soon become one of your most reliable recipes.
Take a chance with this tasty combination of smoked sausage and tender potatoes. It will give you a whole new outlook when you think of potato salad. The light mustard dressing is just enough to bring all the flavors together. Many people are amazed at the creaminess of the dressing considering there is no mayonnaise in it. The mustard really comes through and shines. This is also a very simple recipe to make. To make it even simpler, just make a few potatoes extra one night and put them in the fridge. They will be perfect for your sausage potato salad the next day.
It makes a delicious lunch or dinner. Bring it to potlucks, family gatherings, and parties. It travels well. You can always chill it and serve it the next day; the flavors really get to blend when it has a chance to chill overnight and the results are terrific. Try using red, white, and blue potatoes for the 4th of July or other special occasions. To make sure the blue potatoes do not bleed, try steaming them instead of boiling them. If you like fingerling potatoes, you can find varieties that are red on the inside as well as the outside.
Dijon Potato Salad with Smoked Chicken Sausage
Ingredients -
6 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
1 (12 ounce) package smoked chicken sausage, sliced
½ cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup green onion, sliced
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Flat leaf parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Boil the potatoes until fork tender. Drain the water. Run cold water over them to cool them off. Peel them if needed and let them chill.
Sauté the sausage for two minutes over medium high heat. Add to the potatoes and sausage to a large bowl. Add the celery and onion. Toss to mix.
In a small bowl, mix the mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad. Chill for an hour, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Photo Description:
This light, colorful salad uses bright yellow Yukon Gold potatoes to contrast with the spring green onions and the light chicken sausage to create a lovely, refreshing dish. If you have never tried any potato salad with smoked sausage recipes, you are in for a treat. The photo shows the ingredients together in the bowl just before the dressing is added. This is a salad that appeals to the most die-hard meat and potatoes people... the delicious combination of smoked sausage and potatoes wins them over every time. Bring it to a family potluck or serve it at your next barbecue.
