Sausage And Potato Salad

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Sausage And Potato Salad

Recipe adapted from Paula Deen

Ingredients:

2 large potatoes, chopped

14 ounces kielbasa, sliced to desired thickness

1 small white onion, chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon spicy mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

salt and pepper, to taste

pinch crush red pepper

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Directions:

Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, bring to boil, cook until tender. Drain and let cool. Place potatoes in a bowl.

In a large skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium high heat. Add crushed red pepper. Add onions and keilbasa, cook until onions are tender. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Add kielbasa and onions to the bowl with the potatoes.

For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine light brown sugar, spicy mustard, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper, slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the dressing to the potato mixture and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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