ITALIAN SAUSAGE CAPRESE SALAD

Preparation
10 minutes
Baking
10 minutes
Portions
4 to 6
Ingredients
  • 4 (1 package) duBreton Mild Italian Sausages
  • 1.5 lb (680 g) Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 Large Ball (approximately 125 g) Buffalo Mozzarella
  • 6 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Coarse Sea Salt
  • Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Preparation steps
  1. Preheat the BBQ to Medium heat (350° to 450°F).
  2. Grill the sausages, with the lid closed, for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from grill, and cut on the diagonal into ½ inch slices. Set aside.
  3. Slice the tomatoes and place on a large flat plate. Pull the mozzarella apart, by hand, into small pieces and scatter over tomatoes. Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the salad.
  4. Top with slices sausages (and any juices), a drizzle of olive oil, a few drops of balsamic and a sprinkle of coarse salt and pepper.
Note
  • Make sure tomatoes are very ripe; you can also use a variety of tomatoes to make the salad even more interesting and colourful.
  • Buffalo mozzarella can be substituted with bocconcini balls.
  • Use balsamic vinegar sparingly so as not to drown out the flavours.

 

Serve With:

Grilled pita or garlic bread.