Italian Layered Salad with Bison Pepperoni

Layers of crisp, colorful greens and veggies topped with chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning and a creamy basil dressing make a perfect lunch or dinner side salad.

Ingredients :

• 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped fennel bulb
• 1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning
• Basil-Sour Cream Dressing:
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions :

1. In the bottom of a 3-quart clear bowl place 3 cups of the romaine. Layer in the following order: tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel, the remaining 3 cups romaine, the mozzarella cheese, and bison pepperoni. Spoon Basil-Sour Cream Dressing over salad. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.
2. Basil-Sour Cream Dressing
3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.