Italian Sausage Potato and Arugula Salad

I’m not a vegetarian, but I am a a fan of Morningstar Farms veggie burgers and sausages. I love the flavor, they’re a great quick and healthy lunch option, especially during the summer.

Morningstar Farms has a new veggie Italian Sausage I’d like to try. They sent me a recipe that sounds easy and delicious. It’s a potato salad recipe that puts a new healthier “twist” on the traditional BBQ potato salad.

Warm Italian Sausage, Potato and Arugula Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Time to Table: 30 minutes

Ingredients
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3/4 pound small new red potatoes
1 package (9 oz.) Morningstar Farms® Italian Sausage
4 cups torn arugula leaves or baby arugula leaves
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Directions
1. In small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, sugar, garlic and pepper. Set aside.

2. Scrub potatoes. Halve potatoes or quarter any large potatoes. Cook, covered in boiling water, for 15 to 18 minutes or until just tender. Drain.

3. Meanwhile, cook Morningstar Farms Italian Sausage according to package directions. Cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces.

4. In large bowl toss together warm potatoes, warm sausage pieces, arugula and onion. Drizzle with vinegar mixture. Toss just until coated. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 cups; 4 servings

My favorite Morningstar Farms products are their Grill burgers, and their Black Bean Burgers (with salsa, yum!).

Gardenburger The Original is also a great pick for summer cooking and lighter eating- each patty contain a half serving of vegetables and with only 100 calories is a “better for you” alternative, and you can save some calories for dessert!

Recipe and images courtesy of Morningstar Farms