Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 300g country style sausage with orange
• 140g rocket
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 230g bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

For the salad:

Slice the country style sausage with orange into rounds.

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat without adding oil.

Place the sausage slices in the hot pan and cook until browned on both sides.

In a large bowl, combine the rocket, cooked sausage slices, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to mix.

Sprinkle the chopped basil over the salad.

For the dressing:

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced red onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, sugar and black pepper until the ingredients are well combined.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.