Barbecued Italian sausage and bean salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

* 600g Italian sausages
* 350g small green beans, trimmed
* 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
* 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
* 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
* crusty Italian-style bread, to serve


Method

1. Preheat a greased barbecue plate on medium heat. Cook sausages, turning occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a board. Slice diagonally. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool.

2. Meanwhile, cook green beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until bright green. Drain. Refresh in cold water. Pat dry and allow to cool.

3.Combine all beans, tomatoes, parsley and sausages on a serving platter. Whisk oil, vinegar and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Drizzle dressing over salad. Toss to combine. Serve with crusty bread.