Sweet Sausage and Bean Salad - It's a Meal in Itsel

Name: Sweet Sausage and Bean Salad - It's a Meal in Itself!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2/3 ounce) packetgood season's Italian salad dressing mix (the dry mix kind); ¼ cup raspberry vinegar; 3 tablespoons water; ½ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil if you prefer); 2 tablespoons honey; 12 lb Italian sausage (bulk, sweet, regular or hot italian sausage, whatever you prefer); 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups Baby Spinach, chopped; 12 tomatoes, chopped; 13 cucumber, peeled and chopped; 2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts); 0.5 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry; 0.5 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed small (Provolone or string cheese work well too)

Servings: persons

1 (2/3 ounce) packetgood season's Italian salad dressing mix (the dry mix kind)
¼ cup raspberry vinegar
3 tablespoons water
½ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil if you prefer)
2 tablespoons honey
12 lb Italian sausage (bulk, sweet, regular or hot italian sausage, whatever you prefer)
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
12 tomatoes, chopped
13 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
0.5 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
0.5 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed small (Provolone or string cheese work well too)

1
Make the salad dressing as per the directions on the package (using the rapberry vinegar, oil and water).
2
Shake well and add the honey.
3
Shake again and set aside for flavors to blend.
4
Brown the sausage (on the stove or on the microwave).
5
When it's done, drain and pat with paper towels to get off most of the grease.
6
While the sausage is cooking, chop your lettuce and place in a bowl.
7
Chop and add your tomato, cucumber, and onions.
8
Rinse/drain your beans and put them on top of the veggies.
9
Cube your cheese (tastes better cubed than grated) and put on top of the beans.
10
When the sausage is done, put it on top of the cheese in the bowl and top with 1/3 of the salad dressing.
11
Let it sit for about 2-3 minutes, then toss.
12
Add more salad dressing to taste and serve while sausage is warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2/3 ounce) packetgood season's Italian salad dressing mix (the dry mix kind), ¼ cup raspberry vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, ½ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil if you prefer), and more.

Yes, Sweet Sausage and Bean Salad - It's a Meal in Itself! falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Sausage and Bean Salad - It's a Meal in Itself!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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