Warm Spinach Salad with Grilled Sausage |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 italian sausages (about 1 pound) |
8 plum tomatoes, cut in half crosswise |
1 onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings |
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
kosher salt and pepper |
3 bunches spinach, thick stems removed (about 8 cups) |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard |
Directions:
1. Heat grill to medium-high. With a fork, prick the sausages in several places. Grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, brush the tomatoes and onion with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill until tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side for the onion and 2 to 3 minutes per side for the tomatoes. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl as they are done, add the spinach, and toss. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, the remaining 3 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slice the sausages and serve with the vegetables and dressing. Tip: Tossing the spinach with warm vegetables wilts the leaves slightly and makes them more tender. Delicious on its own, this salad is also great mixed into pasta.
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