Alright, so today I’m gonna talk about what I whipped up to go with some killer Italian sausage sandwiches. I’m not a fancy chef or anything, just a regular dude who likes to eat good. So, here’s the lowdown on my side dish adventure.
First off, I knew I wanted something that wouldn’t overpower the sausage. Those sandwiches are the stars, right? So, I started thinking fresh and bright. Salad seemed like a solid move.
The Salad Situation:
- I grabbed a big ol’ head of romaine lettuce and chopped it up real good. Didn’t want any huge chunks, ya know?
- Then I found some cherry tomatoes in the fridge, sliced those babies in half.
- Next, I diced up a cucumber. Gotta have that cool, crisp crunch.
- For a little extra zing, I thinly sliced some red onion. Not too much, just enough for a bite.
- I tossed all that together in a big bowl. Looked pretty good already!
Now, the dressing. I’m not a huge fan of heavy, creamy dressings. I wanted something light and tangy.
The Dressing Drama:
- I grabbed a small bowl and whisked together some olive oil, red wine vinegar, a little Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
- I tasted it, tweaked it a little bit until it was just right.
- Poured it over the salad and tossed everything together. Perfecto!
Okay, so salad was handled. But I felt like it needed something else. Something a little warmer, a little heartier. That’s when I thought of roasted veggies.
Roasting Veggie Rumble:
- I dug around in the fridge and found some bell peppers (red and yellow), an onion, and some zucchini.
- I chopped all those up into bite-sized pieces.
- Tossed them in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet and roasted them in the oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, until they were tender and slightly browned.
While the veggies were roasting, I figured I could use a little something extra, maybe something saucy to dip those sausage sandwiches into.
Simple Sauce Solution:
- Grabbed a can of crushed tomatoes.
- Dumped them in a saucepan.
- Added some garlic powder, Italian seasoning, a little sugar, salt and pepper.
- Simmered it on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The Final Feast
So, there you have it! A fresh salad, some roasted veggies, and a simple tomato dipping sauce. It all went perfectly with the Italian sausage sandwiches. It wasn’t anything super complicated, but it was tasty and satisfying. Sometimes, the simple stuff is the best, right?
The salad gave a nice cool crunch, the roasted veggies added some warmth and depth, and that dipping sauce? It was the perfect little something extra for the sandwiches. Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters! I call that a win!
