Italian Layered Salad with Bison Pepperoni

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Layers of crisp, colorful greens and veggies topped with chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning and a creamy basil dressing make a perfect lunch or dinner side salad.

Submitted by The Bison Council
Updated on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

  • 1 cup chopped fennel bulb

  • 1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning

Basil-Sour Cream Dressing:

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise

  • ⅔ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In the bottom of a 3-quart clear bowl place 3 cups of the romaine. Layer in the following order: tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel, the remaining 3 cups romaine, the mozzarella cheese, and bison pepperoni. Spoon Basil-Sour Cream Dressing over salad. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.

  2. Basil-Sour Cream Dressing

  3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

Tips

Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331 Calories
28g Fat
7g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 800mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 50mg 55%
Calcium 223mg 17%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 293mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.