Spinach-feta rice salad with chicken sausage

Delight in the harmonious blend of fresh spinach, creamy feta, and savory chicken sausage in this delectable rice salad. A perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 (340g) package fully cooked roasted garlic or roasted pepper-asiago chicken sausages
• ¾ cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 cups fresh spinach, sliced
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coarse ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Begin by slicing the sausages in half vertically, then thinly cutting each half horizontally. Cook the rice following the instructions on the package, excluding any additional salt, and add the sliced sausage during the final 3 minutes of cooking. Allow the rice to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
2. For the dressing, mix parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and minced garlic in a jar with a tight lid. Shake vigorously until well blended. Set aside.
3. Add the spinach, cucumber, and bell pepper to the rice mixture. Drizzle the Garlic-Herb Vinaigrette on top and toss well to ensure everything is coated.
4. When ready to serve, distribute the salad evenly among four plates. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

Summary:

• Calories: 1434 kcal
• Fat: 68 g
• Protein: 72 g
• Carbs: 132 g
• Potassium: 1831 mg
• Magnesium: 354 mg