Grilled Sausage Okra and Tomato Salad
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
4
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
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- 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.
- Let cool 10 minutes, then slice, on the diagonal, into 1/2 inch pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook bacon in a skillet, over medium heat, until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain on paper toweling.
- Arrange lettuce greens on individual serving plates, top with sausage, then grilled vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Garnish with bacon, basil, green onions, and freshly ground black pepper.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
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