Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage
• 3 ounces day-old crusty Italian or French bread, cut or torn into bite-size pieces
• 3 cups ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size chunks*
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
• 2/3 cup red wine vinaigrette
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus extra for garnish
• 2 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce, chilled

Instructions

1. Spread bread onto baking sheet. Allow bread to dry slightly while preparing other ingredients.
2. Place sausage on an oiled grill rack, set 4 to 5 inches over medium-low heat. Grill, with lid closed, using the direct grill method, turning with tongs, until cooked throughout, about 7 to 9 minutes. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cool slightly and cut into bite-sized chunks.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir tomatoes, olives, green onions and vinaigrette together. Add bread and sausage. Toss to coat all surfaces.
4. Add Parmesan and chopped basil. Arrange 1/2 cup romaine on each plate and spoon salad atop lettuce. Garnish with extra basil. Serve immediately.