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Caprese Salad with Grilled al fresco Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

Serves: 4

Author: Chef Susanna,

"Making a caprese salad of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil is a fun and easy treat! Pair this with our grilled Sweet Italian chicken sausage for a fast summer meal. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil to enhance flavors. "

Ingredients

1 package al fresco Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

6 oz small mozzarella balls (fresh mozzarella ciliegine)

10 oz cherry tomatoes, red and orange

2 oz whole basil leaves

2 tbsp balsamic glaze

¼ cup olive oil

Directions:

  • 1Pre-heat grill to medium high, lightly oil grates.
  • 2Thread 5” (8 - 10) skewers with the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves between each layer.
  • 3Grill the sausages and rotate every 2 - 3 minutes. Grill for 6 - 8 minutes or to an internal temperature of 165 df. Slice grilled sausages in the diagonal 1/2” thick.
  • 4Serve with skewered caprese salad, and drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
  • 5Optional - serve with your favorite pesto.