Directions

1. Prepare Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes according to package directions.
2. Heat 1 ounce of olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add diced onions and cook until onion is translucent, stirring constantly. Let cool.
3. Add garlic, basil and buttermilk to a blender and blend until smooth. Fold garlic mixture and onions into prepared Potato Pearls® Mashed Potatoes.
4. Toss tomatoes in a large bowl with 4 ounces of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes over high heat until browned about two min. on each side. (or roast on a full size sheet pan in a 400°F oven for 10 min.)
5. Season sausages with salt and pepper and grill until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. (or roast on a full size sheet pan in a 350°F oven until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 min.) Let rest for five minutes and slice.
6. Chop mozzarella and tomatoes into a cubed salad style. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with pepper.
7. Bowl Assembly: In an individual serving bowl place 1 cup Potato Pearls® Mashed Potatoes and top with 5 sausage sliced and ¾ cup mozzarella salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with a basil sprig if desired.