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GRILLED ANTIPASTO

“Antipasto” refers to the traditional first course of an Italian meal. This barbecued version is made up of grilled sausages and vegetables combined with olives, mozzarella cheese and our Balsamic Vinaigrette. Serve it with baguette slices.

Yield: Serves 4.

July 02, 2019

GRILLED ANTIPASTO

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (0.25 kg) mild Italian sausages
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette*

Directions

  1. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
  2. Grill sausages, turning occasionally, until browned and completely cooked, about 15 – 20 minutes. Transfer sausages to a plate and let stand until cool enough to handle. Slice sausages into 1/4 inch thick pieces; set aside.
  3. Combine oil and garlic. Add cauliflower and bell peppers; toss to coat. Place vegetable mixture in a grill wok or on a grill topper. Grill vegetable mixture over medium heat on natural gas barbecue, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
  4. Combine sausages, vegetable mixture, cheese and olives in a bowl. Add Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

 

395 calories, 30.3 g fat, 17.1 g protein, 13.9 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fibre, 778 mg sodium

 

*Ingredient not included in nutritional analysis.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp drained capers

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, basil, oregano, parsley, pepper, salt and garlic until combined. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in capers. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir before using.
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