8 Spinach & Feta Salad

I love experimenting with different ingredients when making a Salad and substituting the Green Lettuce with Spinach. Who does not like a good salad with a little Meat??? I do..... Chicken Sausage has become a favorite addition to my salads. Chicken Sausage can be found at many supermarkets and Walmart; look for brands such as Hillshire Farm and Johnsonville. Here is what you need to make this scrumptious Salad...

Ingredients:

• 1 package (12oz.) Chicken Sausage, cut in thin slices
• 1 medium Red Pepper, chopped
• 1 package (8oz.) Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
• 1 small Red Onion, chopped
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
• 1 cup Feta Cheese. I used Athenos Garlic Herb
• 1 bag (10 oz.) Spinach
• 2 cups(4oz.) Dole Mandarin Oranges, drained
• 2-3 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  I used Ken's Steak House

Directions:

1. In large Sautee Pan; heat Olive Oil. Add onion, red pepper and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft.
2. Add Mushrooms and cook for 5-10 minutes.
3. Set vegetables aside.





4. Add sliced Chicken Sausage to the pan and saute for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add vegetables and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the Dressing thickens.





6. Lay a bed of Spinach on your serving plate. Arrange Medley on top. Sprinkle with Feta Cheese and Mandarin Oranges.

And here it is...

I love the bright color from the Mandarin Oranges.
What do you think?? Is it a Meal or simply a Salad? You Decide!!!
In the words of Rachel Ray; "DELISH"....
Bon Appetite.