# Spicy Sausage & Sweet Potato Winter Salad

A delightful winter salad featuring spicy sausage, sweet potato, and a medley of fresh ingredients, tossed in a flavorful dressing.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 lb hot Italian pork sausage
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 3 cups diced sweet potato
- 0.5 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup chopped pear
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.33 cup roasted and salted pepitas
- 0.33 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 tbsp flaky sea salt
- 0.5 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (230°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts and diced sweet potato.
3. Add 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp hot honey, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp flaky sea salt, 2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp black pepper to the Brussels sprouts and sweet potato.
4. Mix to combine the ingredients for the Brussels sprouts and sweet potato.
5. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, checking to prevent burning.
6. Sauté the hot Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
7. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cooked sausage, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, sliced red onion, chopped pears, pepitas, and dried cranberries.
8. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine all salad ingredients.
9. Serve warm.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- baking sheet
- skillet

## Tips

- You may not need all of this dressing but making a large batch and using it throughout the week is recommended.
- Keep checking the Brussels sprouts to make sure they aren’t burning while roasting.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSyqLtyhV/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7f50a78f-cf72-45b6-a571-e0814958e23d
- Extracted: 2025-11-10

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