Hot Dog Salad

Submitted by Chef Jean

"In honor of National Hot Dog Month(July) I decided to make this up. It's pretty tasty, but definitely on the strange side. Might be a good way to get the kids to eat salad. Make sure not to use delicate lettuce for this salad."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 hot dogs
• 1 (10 ounce) bag italian blend lettuce
• 1⁄2 white onion, small diced
• 1 stalk celery, small diced
• 1 cup cheese tortellini, cooked
• 1⁄4 cup spicy brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 hot dog buns
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, sour cream, vinegar, mustard powder, pepper and salt. Add oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking. Set aside.
2. Seperate the buns, lay them on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper and bake for about 5 minutes in a 350°F oven.
3. Cut the hot dogs into rounds and sauté until lightly browned. Add the tortellini to the sauté pan and toss a few times.
4. Still the onion, celery, hot dogs and tortellini into the dressing.
5. Add the lettuce and toss until everything in coated.
6. Serve with the toasted buns.