Grilled Sausage Okra and Tomato Salad

• 12 ounces chicken sausage or 12 ounces pork sausage
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 12 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb okra, rinsed and ends removed
• 4 medium plum tomatoes, quartered (Roma tomatoes)
• 23 cup olive oil
• 13 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (5 oz)
• 12 cup fresh basil, torn
• 8 green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Brush sausage with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; grill, covered, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 12 to 14 minutes.
3. Let cool 10 minutes, then slice, on the diagonal, into 1/2 inch pieces.
4. Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan, heat salted water to a boil over high heat; add okra and cook until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
5. In a medium bowl, toss together okra, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the dressing; grill vegetables, covered, about 5 minutes, brush with additional dressing, and grill until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes more; let cool 10 minutes.
6. Cook bacon in a skillet, over medium heat, until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain on paper toweling.
7. Arrange lettuce greens on individual serving plates, top with sausage, then grilled vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing.
8. Garnish with bacon, basil, green onions, and freshly ground black pepper.

chicken sausage, salt, olive oil, water, salt, okra, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, bacon, mixed salad greens, fresh basil, green onions, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-sausage-okra-and-tomato-salad-421804 (may not work)