When lunch needs to appear fast and taste like you tried, this potato, sausage, and pickle salad pulls its weight. Think golden, pan-seared sausage; tender boiled potatoes; sharp red onion; briny pickles; and a punchy grainy mustard dressing. It lands on the table in about 15 minutes and eats like a complete meal. Hearty enough for big appetites, still kid-friendly. Warm is cozy, chilled is crisp. Your call.
What you need
- Boiled potatoes - 4 to 5
- Sausages - 4 to 5
- Pickles (marinated/cured) - 3 to 4
- Red onion - 1
- Fresh dill and parsley - 1 small bunch
- Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp
- Whole-grain mustard - 1 tbsp
- Salt and black pepper - to taste
How to make it
Dice the boiled potatoes into bite-size cubes. Cut the sausages into similar-sized pieces. Sear the sausage in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until the edges pick up a deep, toasty color.
Slice the pickles into rounds or dice them, whatever texture you prefer. Cut the red onion into thin half-moons. Finely chop the dill and parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, browned sausage, pickles, red onion, and herbs. In a separate small bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, whole-grain mustard, a good pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper until the dressing looks glossy and unified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently so the potatoes stay intact and everything gets coated. Serve warm straight from the pan-to-bowl route for extra comfort, or chill it down for a sharper, picnic-style vibe. Either way, it stands alone as a full lunch.