Grilled Sausage and Tomato Feta Salad
This dish is a flavorful salad featuring fresh sausages, combined with ripe tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and mixed greens. The sausages are cooked to perfection and served atop a bed of fresh spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce, garnished with thin slices of red onion and fresh basil leaves. Drizzled with a vinaigrette made from olive oil and balsamic vinegar, it offers a hearty yet refreshing meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 4 fresh sausages (your choice, preferably Italian or German)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the sausages on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the sausages are resting, prepare the salad base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- Slice the grilled sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing lightly to combine all ingredients.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while the sausage is warm.
Summary:
- Calories: 720kcal
- Fat: 54g
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 30g
- Potassium: 1200mg
- Magnesium: 90mg