Panzanella with Chicken Sausage

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 8 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1 small English cucumber, cut into half moons
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small whole-grain baguette or other crusty bread (preferably day-old; about 8 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1/3 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 12-ounce package Italian-style pre-cooked chicken sausages

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the bread chunks and basil and toss well so all the bread is well moistened.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning once or twice, until warmed through and grill marks are formed, about 8 minutes. Serve the sausage, whole, alongside the panzanella.
Per serving: 520 calories, 25g fat, 36g protein, 39g carb, 10g fiber, 540mg sodium