Can I substitute ingredients in the Chorizo Sausage Salad?

Absolutely. If you are a vegetarian, swap the chorizo sausage with marinated tofu or plant-based sausage. If you can’t get a hold of the rice noodles, give quinoa or vermicelli a try. You may replace the spring onions with shallots. Finally, use arugula or mixed greens if you are out of spinach.

Where can I buy the Ingredients to make chorizo sausage salad?

You may find most of the ingredients at a farmer’s market or your local grocery. You may find chorizo sausage varieties in a butcher shop or a gourmet food store.

What to serve with the chorizo sausage salad?

This Chorizo Sausage Salad is great on its own. But if you want to build on it, consider making garlic-infused croutons or various bread types. These will fill you up even more and really hit the overall texture score.

What are the dishes that pair well with the chorizo sausage salad?

A platter of juicy grilled vegetables will do great because of the smokiness that complements the chorizo wonderfully. Also, chicken marinated in lemons, because the zest flavor pairs well with the richness of the chorizo.

Where can I find a Chorizo Sausage Salad recipe?

You can find it on the food blog HelenaRecipes.com.

https://helenarecipes.com

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Chorizo Sausage Salad

Q: What is the best season to make Chorizo Sausage Salad?

The Chorizo Sausage Salad works best during spring and summer mainly because there is access to fresh ingredients, such as ripe tomatoes and healthy spinach. It is just what you need to align with the vibrance of the warmer days.

Q: What are the health benefits of the Chorizo Sausage Salad?

The Chorizo Sausage Salad is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. That is because it boasts of spinach, eggs and chorizo sausage that are full of healthy nutrients.

Q: How low can I store the leftovers of the chorizo sausage salad?

The leftovers can be only stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

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It ain't perfect if it is not Chorizo Sausage Salad made with vegetables, eggs and home dressing. This recipe is so good!

Ingredients

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Serves:

	Salad
	3 boiled egg(s) for 8 minutes
	1 chorizo
	4 ounces spinach fresh and clean, 100 grams
	1 spring onion(s)
	1 tomato(es) peeled
	4 ounces rice noodles 100 grams
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	to taste salt
	to taste pepper
	Dressing
	3 tablespoons sour cream
	0.5 teaspoon mustard
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	to taste salt
	to taste paprika

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Nutrition

160 g

Serving Size

451

Calories

17.5 g

Protein

26.4 g

Fat

35.4 g

Carbohydrates

9.1 g

Saturated Fat

202 mg

Cholesterol

1.7 g

Dietary Fiber

640 mg

Sodium

1.2 g

Sugar

15 mcg

Vitamin D

86 mg

Calcium

3 mg

Iron

487 mg

Potassium

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Ingredients

Salad
3 boiled egg(s)
for 8 minutes
1 chorizo
4 ounces spinach
fresh and clean, 100 grams
1 spring onion(s)
1 tomato(es)
peeled
4 ounces rice noodles
100 grams
1 tablespoon olive oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper
Dressing
3 tablespoons sour cream
0.5 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste paprika

About the Recipe

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Vibrant flavors, wholesome ingredients, and your special touch – that’s what makes this Chorizo Sausage Salad so special. If you’re looking for a recipe that balances robust and tender, this is the recipe that you need. 😉

What is the best season to make this salad?

The Chorizo Sausage Salad works best during spring and summer mainly because there is access to fresh ingredients, such as ripe tomatoes and healthy spinach. It is just what you need to align with the vibrance of the warmer days.

What are the health benefits of this dish?

This salad is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. That is because it boasts of spinach, eggs and chorizo sausage, and that’s not all:

Tomatoes – plenty of antioxidants.
Spinach – a whole lot of vitamins and iron.
Olive oil – healthy fats.
Sour cream and French mustard – probiotics.
Chorizo sausage and boiled eggs – fillers.
Rice noodles – a gluten-free substitution for traditional pasta.

Wow, right?

Where can I buy the required ingredients?

You may find most of the ingredients at a farmer’s market or your local grocery. There is only one ingredient that you may have troubles finding – the chorizo sausage (let me know if it is a problem where you are).

If it is, you may find chorizo sausage varieties in a butcher shop or a gourmet food store. You don’t need a lot (only one sausage for this particular recipe that serves three), so it shouldn’t hit your wallet hard.

Can I substitute any of the ingredients?

Absolutely.

If you are a vegetarian, swap the chorizo sausage with marinated tofu or plant-based sausage.
If you can’t get a hold of the rice noodles, give quinoa or vermicelli a try.
You may replace the spring onions with shallots.
Finally, use arugula or mixed greens if you are out of spinach.

Can you make this salad to be a part of a menu?

This Chorizo Sausage Salad is great on its own. But if you want to make it a part of the menu, you can serve it with the following dishes:

Grana Padano Presunto Platter or a plate of juicy grilled vegetables – for an appetizer, because of all the smokiness from grilling or smoking that complements chorizo well.
Lemon Butter Chicken or Honey Lemon Chicken – for another dish on the table, because the zesty flavor of these dishes pairs well with the richness of the sausage.
Kiwifruit Cheesecake or Homemade Apple Cake – for a dessert.

Which drinks do pair well with this salad?

Well, my Sparkling Strawberry Melon Sangria will do amazing here. Its fruitiness really matches the freshness of the salad.

If you want to skip the alcohol, go for anything citrusy – it will enhance the salad’s tanginess.

How long can I store the leftovers?

The leftovers can be only stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

I always advise storing the dressing separately from the salad. It will ensure the salad stays crispy when you serve it again. Just toss when you are ready and enjoy the freshness of your chorizo sausage salad.

Recipe tips & tricks

Dressing is queen. To make sure you get the best flavor out of the dish, focus on getting the dressing right. You will be amazed with how much it matters.
Make sure to cook the chorizo. It really lets those sausage flavors infuse the salad. Yum!
Are you a heat lover? If so, choose your chorizo wisely. There are different types. Some of them are mild and some – hot. Choose the one that you prefer and consider adding a bit of red pepper flakes, too.

The Chorizo Sausage Salad is all about the perfect blend of flavor, texture and nutrients. Serve it fancy, and you’ll get the star of the show at your dinner. Your guests will love it you. 🙂

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Steps

1 Done 3 min	Prepare ingredients Wash the spinach, green onion and tomato.
2 Done 16 min	Cook eggs & tomato Fill in a kettle with water and heat it until the water is boiling. Divide the boiling water into two pots. Use one pot to boil 3 eggs for 8 minutes. When ready, transfer them to very cold water to chill. Then peel them and cut into small pieces. Make sure to leave one egg to decorate the salad later. Use another pot to scald one tomato in the hot water for 2 minutes. You may use a big fork or skewer to do it. Please be careful because the water will be boiling hot. Then take the tomato out and use a knife to peel the skin.
3 Done 10 min	Cook noodles Boil rice noodles for 10 minutes and then rinse them with cold water. Add salt and pepper to the noodles.
4 Done 2 min	Make dressing Combine sour cream, French mustard, lemon juice, salt and paprika. Mix thoroughly.
5 Done 3 min	Cook chorizo sausage Cut the chorizo sausage into round pieces and fry both sides a bit.
6 Done 1 min	Season Season the noodles with the dressing. Also, season the spinach with the salt, drops of lemon juice and some olive oil.
7 Done	Serve Your Chorizo Sausage Salad is ready - serve and enjoy!