Ingredients
Salad
- 6-8 c. crusty bread cubed
- 3 Tbsp. oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 12 oz. fully cooked Italian sausage links I used Trader Joe's Italian Chicken Sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 c. tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces (I used different sizes of red and yellow tomatoes)
- 2 c. zucchini or cucumbers cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 c. chopped bell peppers I used a yellow & orange
- 1/4 c. chopped red onion
- 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves torn
- 1/2 c. fresh shaved Parmesan cheese
Pesto Vinaigrette
- 3/4 c. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp. golden balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
- 2 tsp. prepared pesto
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and salt; cook, stirring, until bread is nicely browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, brown Italian sausage pieces, stirring occasionally, 10 min. or to taste.
- Combine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
- Add bread, sausage, Parmesan, and vinaigrette; toss to combine.
Pesto Vinaigrette
- Combine all ingredients and shake well to mix.