Grilled Kielbasa Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 lb whole smoked kielbasa
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons bottled horseradish, drained
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 pinch garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 head boston lettuce, torn into small pieces
• 2 firm ripe plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 4 crusty French rolls (about 6 inches long)

Directions

1. 1

   Set grill to medium heat.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor blend the olive oil with the next 7 ingredients until emulsified; toss the lettuce leaves with about HALF of the vinaigrette and reserve the remainder to brush on the buns.

3. 3

   Grill tops and bottoms of the buns on a lightly oiled grill rack (about 2 minutes per side; transfer cut-sides up to a platter or plate.

4. 4

   Brush the cut sides of the top halves with remaining vinaigrette.

5. 5

   On the bottom halves divide/mound the coated lettuce leaves.

6. 6

   Cut the kielbasa sausage crosswise into 4 long sections, then half each section lenghwise (you may trim off the outside skin before grilling if desired).

7. 7

   Grill the sausage slices on a lightly oiled grill rack about 3-4 minutes turning over once during cooking.

8. 8

   Arrange 2 pieces of grilled sausage over the lettuce (2 pieces per sandwich) then top with sliced tomatoes (season the tomatoes with salt and pepper).

9. 9

   Cover with top half of the rolls.

10. 10

    Delicious!