Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

Homemade Sausage and Egg Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the Breakfast Pork Sausage:

For the Salad:

For the Dressing:

Nutritional Information

601
Calories
33.8g
Fat
295mg
Cholesterol
544mg
Sodium
37.2g
Carbohydrates
40.2g
Protein
Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

Recipe Description

This Thanksgiving Brunch Salad is a little bit of breakfast mixed with a little bit of lunch, making this a very unique salad with ingredients that make a surprisingly delicious melody.

One a bed of iceberg lettuce with chopped, sweet caramelized apples and homemade sausages, boiled eggs and the yummiest maple syrup and Dijon mustard salad dressing drizzled over the top.

To make Thanksgiving Brunch Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare sausage mixture

    5 min
    Step 1 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    In a large glass bowl, add the ground pork with the maple syrup, sage, salt, fennel seed, pepper and poultry seasoning and using your hands, knead the mixture until combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare patties

    10 min
    Step 2 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    Use 2 tablespoon of mixture per patty and round them with your hands to make 15 patties.

  3. 3

    Cook patties

    10 min
    Step 3 - Thanksgiving Brunch SaladStep 3 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and carefully place one batch of patties to cook. Cook on one side until crispy and browned before flipping and cooking through the other side. Repeat with batches of remaining patties.

  4. 4

    Caramelize apples

    5 min
    Step 4 - Thanksgiving Brunch SaladStep 4 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    In a nonstick skillet over high heat, melt the butter and add sliced apples. Cook each side for about 3-5 minutes until caramelized. Once beautifully browned, remove from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-covered plate.

  5. 5

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 5 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    In a mason jar, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup and shake well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  6. 6

    Prepare salad

    3 min
    Step 6 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    In a large salad bowl, add shredded iceberg lettuce and toss with prepared dressing to coat.

  7. 7

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 7 - Thanksgiving Brunch Salad

    Layer breakfast sausage, hard boiled eggs and caramelized apples to serve and enjoy!

This Thanksgiving Brunch Salad is a unique and wonderful new idea to add to your festive menu this year. I think your family and guests are going to be very surprised with this dish and we’d love to hear what everyone thinks! Try it and tag #cookmerecipes online to let us know what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Izzy
December 17, 2023
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Superb brunch salad! Made it for my first Thanksgiving alone and it was a hit! The caramelized apples added a sweet twist. So proud.

Izzy
October 31, 2023
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I made this Thanksgiving Brunch Salad for my family, and it was a hit! The sweet apples and sausages worked so well together. It felt special and made our brunch feel festive. I loved how simple it was to prepare, perfect for a busy morning.

Patricia Smith
October 15, 2023
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This Thanksgiving Brunch Salad was a hit at our family gathering! The sweet apples and savory sausages blended so well. My kids gobbled it up!

Zoe Thompson
April 16, 2021
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Yummy flavors combined

Ethan
December 18, 2020
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I tried this Thanksgiving Brunch Salad for a small gathering and it was a hit! The blend of caramelized apples and homemade sausages was just awesome. I loved how simple and fresh the ingredients felt. I never thought I'd enjoy a salad so much. Definately making it again!

Athina
October 30, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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