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Grilled Sausage Okra and Tomato Salad

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 6, 2010
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Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy this delicious grilled sausage and veggies salad topped with vinegar dressing – a hearty meal.

Grilled Sausage Okra and Tomato Salad

  • Prep Time 60 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz) fully cooked chicken sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb okra, rinsed, ends removed
  • 4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar dressing
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (from a 5-oz bag)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 8 green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Step 
    2
    Brush sausages with oil, sprinkle with pepper; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated thoroughly, set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boil over high heat; add okra. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, toss okra, tomatoes in 1/2 cup of the dressing . Place vegetables in grill basket (grill “wok”), or place directly on grill rack; reserve dressing.
  • Step 
    5
    Place grill basket on grill over medium heat; cover grill. Grill vegetables, brushing with reserved dressing after 5 minutes. Grill for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon, set aside.
  • Step 
    7
    On 4 individual serving plates, arrange salad greens. Top each with sausage and grilled vegetables. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup dressing. Garnish with basil, onions, bacon and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

440 Calories
26g Total Fat
17g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
24g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
26g
40%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
14%
Sodium
2460mg
103%
Potassium
800mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
24g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
70%
70%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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