Savory Apple Chicken Sausage Salad
A fresh, light salad featuring apple chicken sausage, cucumber, and cherry tomato. This simple meal supports hormone balance and energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Ellen + Lila
Ellen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthEveryday nourishment
One less thing to overthink
When your cycle feels unpredictable, a straightforward, balanced meal is a useful piece of routine you can control.
Notice: energy + meal rhythm
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This salad can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the apple chicken sausage in a…
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Cook the apple chicken sausage in a…
Cook the apple chicken sausage in a non-stick pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry…
While the sausage cooks, slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Slice it into bite-sized pieces
Once the sausage is cooked, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine the sausage
Combine the sausage, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
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Toss gently to mix and serve immediately…
Toss gently to mix and serve immediately or chilled.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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