Mixed Green Salad with Sausage, Sweet Potato, Feta & Italian Dressing

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 1 (4 oz) pkg crumbled feta cheese
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 4 pork sausages
• 2 (5 oz) pkgs spring mix (mixed greens)
• 1 lb sweet potato
• black pepper
• brown sugar
• extra virgin olive oil
• garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• onion powder
• parsley flakes
• salt
• white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the mixed greens if they came pre-washed.)
   • 1 lb sweet potato
   • 1 pint grape tomatoes
   • 2 (5 oz) pkgs spring mix (mixed greens)
3. Peel and cut sweet potato into ½-inch cubes; transfer to a baking sheet pan. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine; spread out in an even layer.
   • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
   • ¼ tsp salt
   • ¼ tsp black pepper
4. Place baking sheet in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and roast, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. While the skillet heats up, slice the sausages crosswise into ½-inch thick rounds.
   • 4 pork sausages
7. Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5-6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
   • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
8. While the sausage is cooking, place oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices in a large bowl. Whisk to combine the dressing.
   • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
   • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
   • 1 tsp brown sugar
   • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
   • ½ tsp parsley flakes
   • ½ tsp garlic powder
   • ½ tsp onion powder
   • ½ tsp salt
   • ½ tsp black pepper
9. Using a clean cutting board, halve tomatoes and add to the bowl with the dressing.
10. Add mixed greens to the bowl and toss to combine the salad.
11. To serve, divide salad between plates or bowls; top with roasted sweet potato, crispy sausage, and feta. Enjoy!
    • 1 (4 oz) pkg crumbled feta cheese