When summer rolls around and the sun starts shining bright, you shouldn’t be munching on just plain old turkey sandwiches! You should be enjoying sandwiches just as vibrant as the weather! The Summertime Sandwich knows exactly how to get into the spirit, with a juicy and refreshing watermelon salsa packed with aromatic herbs and bright lime flavor. Grilled sausages capture the savory fun of summer cookouts, and toasted flatbread adds a firework level of crunch! The Summertime Sandwich is an invitation to embrace the season to its fullest, so grab one and hit the great outdoors!
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon, finely chopped and seeded
- 1 cup tomato, finely chopped and seeded
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, can substitute white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) package of fully-cooked Italian, hot Italian, or roasted garlic and herb chicken sausage links
- 4 flatbreads or whole wheat or whole grain hot dog buns, split
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 2 –In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon, the tomato, the green onions, the basil, the lime juice, and the pepper, tossing together.
Step 3 –Place the sausage links on the grill.
Step 4 –Cover and cook the sausages until heated through to 160 degrees F internally, about 7-9 minutes.
Step 5 –Place the flatbread on the grill rack over the heat and grill until lightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes. If using the hot dog buns instead, grill them cut-side down.
Step 6 –Slice the grilled sausage.
Step 7 –Divide the sausage slices and the watermelon salsa among the toasted flatbread.
Step 8 –Serve.
