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Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples

Name: Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mild olive oil, divided; 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped; 8 good quality sausages (If the sausages are thin you may want to use 12. Use vegetarian sausages to make this recipe meat free.); 1 cup long grain and wild rice; 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped; 3 eating apples, cored and chopped but not peeled (I like to mix red and green skinned apples for colour if possible); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, plain or wholegrain; 1 teaspoon honey; salt and pepper, to taste

ByApril Harris September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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My delicious Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples makes an easy weeknight family supper, but it’s also great for entertaining. Perfect for all seasons, it is especially nice made with fresh local apples. The best part is, this recipe only about takes about 30 minutes to prepare!

An Oldie But A Goodie

Updated September 2025.

I first published my Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples back in 2011, but all these years later, it’s still a family favourite. The recipe is super flavourful but really mild. As a result, even fussy eaters will enjoy it. It’s definitely kid friendly!

Tips for Making Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples

Leave the apples unpeeled. The skin adds a lovely colour to the dish, and it also saves time.
Use a mix of red-skinned and green-skinned apples for more colour.
You can switch up the flavours in this Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples by using different kinds of sausages. My favourites are the Caramelised Onion sausages from my local butchers. It’s also fun to use pork and apple sausages to for an extra apple-y dish, or try a spicy Italian sausage. Vegetarian and vegan sausages work too.
This recipe is perfect for using up leftover sausages. Slice them and add to the mixture just after the apples. You may need to heat them through for a little bit longer if they are fridge cold. Be sure they are piping hot before serving.
Feel free to add some extra veggies. My friend always adds mushrooms, and I sometimes added sliced red pepper to the recipe for a change.
You can use ordinary cider vinegar or a more artisanal blend. I sometimes use Damson cider vinegar with honey.
If you don’t have cider vinegar, red wine vinegar will also work. However I prefer the way cider vinegar echoes the flavour of the apple.

Is There a Vegetarian Version of This Recipe?

To make this Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples vegetarian, use your favourite vegetarian sausages.

Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?

If you use gluten-free sausages, gluten-free mustard, and ensure that your wild rice blend does not contain any grain, then this recipe can be gluten free.

How Should I Serve Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples?

I sometimes serve this recipe on its own, but it’s also nice served with some broccoli or another green vegetable. If you aren’t concerned about carbs, you can always serve some warm rolls alongside. Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples is especially delicious accompanied by a glass of cider, apple juice or good Cabernet Sauvignon.