Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage, grilled and sliced
8 ounce container fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
1 sliced sweet red onion
Glazed Pecans (recipe below)
Balsamic Red Wine dressing (recipe below)
- Always cook pork sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer.
- Always cook chicken sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 165° F using a meat thermometer.
How to make Strawberry Spinach Salad with Premio Sweet Basil Sausage:
Glazed Pecans:
1. Bring sugar, water, salt and cinnamon to boil in small sauce pan. Add pecans and coat with glazing.
2. Continue boiling for 2-3 minutes. Spread on cookie sheet to cool (they should be crunchy).
Balsamic Red Wine Dressing:
1. Bring wine to a boil and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat. Add vinegar, sugar and salt, stir until sugar is dissolved. Add oil and stir vigorously or shake well.
SALAD:
1. Toss Spinach, strawberries, onion and warm Premio Sweet Basil Sausage with dressing. Sprinkle each plated serving with 1/4 cup pecans.
SERVINGS: 4