Sausage & Onion Kebabs on Roasted Pepper Salad

Preparation

1. Step 1

   These skewers can be prepared on the outdoor grill or under the broiler. If cooking on the grill, preheat to medium-high.

   Step 2

   Heat the broiler to high. Place the peppers on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for about 15 minutes, turning to char them evenly. Leave the door cracked open a bit so steam can escape.

   Step 3

   While the peppers roast and blacken, bring a couple inches of water to boil in a skillet. Add the sausages and par-cook them through for 7 to 8 minutes.

   Step 4

   While the sausages cook, bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil. Add the cipollini onions and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the sausages and drain the boiling onions, then wipe off the skins and trim off the ends with a paring knife.

   Step 5

   Cut each sausage into 3 pieces. On each of 8 metal skewers, thread 3 pieces of sausage and 3 onions. Drizzle the skewers with EVOO, season with salt and pepper, and reserve.

   Step 6

   Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. If using the broiler for the kebabs, leave it on but drop the rack a few inches. If you are grilling outside, switch the broiler off.

   Step 7

   Cool the peppers for 10 minutes so you can handle them. Peel and seed them, then chop into 2-inch squares or slice into 2-inch-wide strips. Dress with a liberal drizzle of EVOO, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the chopped red onion and hot pepper rings on top.

   Step 8

   In a 6-inch skillet over low heat, or on the side of the outside grill, melt the butter, stir in the garlic and parsley, and reserve.

   Step 9

   Grill or broil the skewers for 5 to 6 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Baste with the vinegar in the last minute of cooking time.

   Step 10

   Char the bread on the grill for the last 2 minutes of cooking time and dip it in the garlic-parsley butter.

   Step 11

   On a serving platter, arrange the sausage and onions on a bed of dressed peppers and surround with chunks of garlic toast. Remove the metal skewers and serve.