Italian Chopped Salad with Sausage

Name: Italian Chopped Salad with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound (450 g) ground Italian sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey); 1 pound (450 g) ground Italian sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey); 1 pound (450 g) ground Italian sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey); 1 pound (450 g) ground Italian sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey); 4 cups (200 g) chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cups (80 g) chopped radicchio; 2 cups (40 g) arugula, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 large Roma tomato, seeded and diced; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (33 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste; ¼ cup (35 g) toasted pine nuts (optional); 2 tablespoons (5 g) fresh basil, chopped

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Combining layers of bold flavors and textures, this easy-to-customize Italian chopped salad features savory sausage, crisp greens, and vibrant veggies, all topped with crunchy pine nuts and a zesty vinaigrette.

Ingredients

For the Italian Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (

Europe
Italy
Gluten-free

Method

Make the Dressing

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl, shaker, or mason jar. Whisk or shake until well mixed. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Cook the Sausage

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully