Grilled Chicken Sausage and Apple Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

WW Recipe of the Day: Chicken Sausage and Apple Salad

This flavorful salad pairs cooked chicken sausage with crisp apples and fresh greens for an easy, satisfying meal. I used chicken apple sausage for a sweet-savory balance, but any pre-cooked chicken or turkey sausage will work. It’s especially nice in fall but delightful any time you want a bright, protein-packed salad.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chicken Sausage and Apple Salad?

Estimated nutrition for one serving: 280 calories.

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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Ingredients

Chopped lettuce (I used baby arugula): Tender, peppery arugula adds a fresh bite and plenty of vitamins. Sub any greens you prefer.

Fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced into coins (I used chicken apple sausage): Use pre-cooked chicken or turkey sausage. Chicken apple sausage brings a mild sweetness that pairs nicely with apples.

Sliced apple (I used Honey Crisp): Crisp, juicy apples add crunch and natural sweetness. Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious all work well.

Sliced onion: Adds savory flavor and a little texture; yellow, red, or white onion are all fine choices.

Chopped garlic (I used granulated garlic): Garlic gives depth; granulated garlic blends easily into the cooked mixture.

Dried thyme leaves: A touch of thyme lends an earthy note that complements the sausage and apple.

Dijon mustard: Stirred into the cooked mixture, Dijon adds tang and helps balance the sweet elements.

How to Make Chicken Sausage & Apple Salad, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Prep all ingredients and slice the sausage, apple and onion.

Step 2: Place the lettuce in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with nonstick spray if desired. Add the sausage, apple, onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and the onion is softened, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the Dijon mustard and cook until blended.

Step 4: Spoon the warm mixture over the greens and, if desired, drizzle with your favorite dressing. A light honey mustard dressing is a great match.

Cooking Notes, Variations and Substitutions

Lettuce: Use romaine, iceberg, green leaf, arugula, mixed greens, spinach, or a combination depending on your preference.

Onion: Yellow, red, or white onion all work; red will be slightly sweeter and milder raw.

Sausage: Any fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage is fine. For a different texture, substitute cubed chicken breast or lean pork tenderloin (cook through).

Apples: Choose an apple that holds its texture when cooked—Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious are good options.

Dressing: This salad can be served with just the mustard-coated sausage mixture or finished with a drizzle of honey mustard or your favorite light dressing.

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