Giada De Laurentiis shares recipe for cold sausage and lentil salad

Giada De Laurentiis is a world-famous Italian-born chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. She has been a judge on NBC's reality cooking competition show "Food Network Star" since season 10, which premiered in June 2017.

This week on Giada at Home, De Laurentiis demonstrated how to make a cold sausage and lentil salad that is perfect for potlucks and summertime events. The dish is easy to assemble and can be tailored to your liking by adding different ingredients like diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers.

Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Instructions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool. In the same skillet, add the lentils and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled sausage, lentils, red onion, garlic, olive oil, seasoned salt, black pepper, white balsamic vinegar, and parsley. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

10 best cold sausages for summer entertaining

Are you looking for a delicious way to add some variety to your summer entertaining? Why not try serving up some cold sausages? In this article, we will take a look at 10 of the best cold sausages for summer entertaining.

First on our list is the German-style Mecklenburger. This sausage is made with pork, beef, and bacon, and is flavored with black pepper, nutmeg, and caraway seeds. It is antibiotic-free and has a nice, smoky flavor that pairs well with beer or wine.

If you are looking for a healthier option, then you may want to try the New Zealand-style Shakaland venison sausage. This sausage is made from free-range Venison that has been raised on a natural diet of acorns, berries, and grass. It is gluten-free and has a rich, earthy flavor that pairs well with red wine or apple cider.

Next on our list is the Spanish chorizo sausage. This sausage is made from pork and seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and oregano. It has a spicy flavor that pairs well with beer or sangria.

If you are looking for something a little bit different, then you may want to try the Italian mortadella sausage. This sausage is made from pork and seasoned with black pepper, allspice, coriander seed, and fennel seed. It has a mild flavor that pairs well with olive oil or vinegar dressing.

If you are in the mood for something spicy, then you may want to try the Jamaican jerk chicken sausage. This sausage is made from chicken and seasoned with allspice, thyme leaves, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. It has a bold flavor that pairs well with beer or fruity cocktails.

If you are looking for a super-sized sausage for your next party, then you may want to try the Dutch braaiwurst. This sausage is made from pork shoulder and beef and flavored with black pepper, nutmeg, allspice berries,, coriander seeds,, and cardamom pods.. It has a smoky flavor that pairs well with beer or hard cider.

Next on our list is the French boudin blanc sausage. This sausage is made from pork liver and seasoned with onion powder,, white pepper,, parsley,, breadcrumbs,, eggs,, cream,, and brandy.. It has a delicate flavor that pairs well with champagne or white wine.

Betty Crocker's guide to making cold sausage appetizers

Are you looking for something different to serve at your next party? Why not try making some cold sausage appetizers? Betty Crocker has a guide to help you make them quickly and easily.

Ingredients:

-1 pound sausage, cold -1/2 cup mayo -1 tablespoon Dijon mustard -1 tablespoon honey -1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar -1 teaspoon smoked paprika -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with toothpicks or skewers.

How to make a delicious cold sausage and rice salad

This sausage and rice salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal. You can make it ahead of time and it's great for packing in a lunch box.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 66 the cold sausage and rice salad recipe instructions ›

Tasty ideas for your next cold sausage picnic

There is nothing quite like packing a few cold sausages into a lunch box and enjoying a picnic in the great outdoors. However, if you are looking for some new ideas to keep your next cold sausage picnic interesting, read on for some tasty tips!

One option is to serve up a classic sausage sandwich. Just grill up your favourite sausages, warm some bread and assemble with some tasty condiments. Another option is to stuff your sausages with cheese and wrap them in puff pastry for a delicious savoury snack.

If you are feeling really adventurous, why not try making a sausage-based dish? One idea is to make a sausage curry – just fry up your sausages with some onions and curry powder until they are nice and crispy. Another option is to make sausage balls – just mix together cooked sausage meat, breadcrumbs, egg and herbs, then roll into balls and bake in the oven.

For dessert, how about serving up some fresh fruit with a dollop of whipped cream or chocolate sauce? Alternatively, you could try making a delicious sausage-based pudding. One recipe that we love is this chocolate chip sausage pudding – it's easy to make and tastes delicious!

So whatever your plans are for your next cold sausage picnic, we hope that these ideas will help you to put together an amazing spread!