Grilled Sausage Okra and Tomato Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Summer is coming! Ingredients:
12 ounces chicken sausage or 12 ounces pork sausage |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
3 1/2 cups water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 lb okra, rinsed and ends removed |
4 medium plum tomatoes, quartered (roma tomatoes) |
2/3 cup olive oil |
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
4 cups mixed salad greens (5 oz) |
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn |
8 green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Brush sausage with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; grill, covered, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 12 to 14 minutes.
3. Let cool 10 minutes, then slice, on the diagonal, into 1/2 inch pieces.
4. Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan, heat salted water to a boil over high heat; add okra and cook until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
5. In a medium bowl, toss together okra, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the dressing; grill vegetables, covered, about 5 minutes, brush with additional dressing, and grill until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes more; let cool 10 minutes.
6. Cook bacon in a skillet, over medium heat, until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain on paper toweling.
7. Arrange lettuce greens on individual serving plates, top with sausage, then grilled vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing.
8. Garnish with bacon, basil, green onions, and freshly ground black pepper.
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