Grilled Sausages with Figs and Mixed Greens

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• 2 sausages  spicy Italian sausage

• 2 or 3 1/2-inch thick slices of red onion

• 2-4 tablespoons Pomegranate-Cumin dressing (recipe below)

• 4-5 cups mixed greens

• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta

• 8 fresh figs, halved

• 2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the sausages and the onions with about 1tablespoon of the dressing.  Grill the sausages until cooked through, about 12-14 minutes. Then cook the onions until charred, about 10 minutes.

2. Toss the greens with the remaining dressing. Mound the salad onto a plate or bowl. Slice the sausages and place on top of the greens. Top the sausages with the cheese, figs, and mint.

Pomegranate-Cumin Dressing

• Makes about 1 cup of dressing

• 5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

• 3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint leaves

• 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 4 tablespoons minced shallots

• Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mint, mint, molasses and cumin.  Stir in the shallots. Season with salt and pepper to taste.