Name: Grilled Italian Sausages and Balsamic Radicchio
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 heads radicchio (10 ounces each), quartered through core; 1 (12-inch) baguette, cut on bias into 4-inch-long, 1-inch thick slices; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon table salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1½ pounds sweet Italian sausage, pricked all over with paring knife; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (¾ cup); ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Why This Recipe Works

A sweet balsamic dressing, funky blue cheese, and savory sausages balanced the bitter flavor of charred radicchio.

Before You Begin

For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage.

Instructions

Arrange radicchio and bread on rimmed baking sheet. Brush all over with ¼ cup oil and sprinkle all over with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Grill sausages over medium-hot fire until browned and meat registers 165 degrees, about 10 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes. After 5 minutes, add radicchio to grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until edges are browned and wilted but centers are still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausages and radicchio to sheet. Arrange bread slices on grill and cook, uncovered, until golden brown and lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet.

Whisk honey, vinegar, remaining ¼ cup oil, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Trim radicchio cores and discard. Slice radicchio leaves 1 inch thick. Add radicchio leaves, blue cheese, and walnuts to vinaigrette and toss to combine. Transfer radicchio mixture to serving platter and sprinkle with parsley. Slice sausages on bias 1 inch thick. Serve sausages with radicchio salad and bread.