(Feature Impact) Grilling season calls for easy, colorful bites, and these Italian Sausage and California Grape Skewers deliver that perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and fresh. With juicy grapes, savory sausage, and a quick balsamic glaze, they’re a simple crowd‑pleaser for any warm‑weather gathering.

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Italian Sausage and California Grape Skewers

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 4 precooked chicken Italian sausages
• 6 skewers (10 inches)
• 30 green, black, and red Grapes from California
• 24 squares (1 inch each) red onion
• snipped fresh basil (optional)

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian herb seasoning; set aside. Cut each sausage into six slices. Thread on skewers, alternating with grapes and onion.

Preheat grill to medium-low heat.

Place an oiled piece of foil on grill and top with skewers. Grill 5 minutes, or until grapes are softened and sausage and vegetables are lightly browned, turning and basting with balsamic vinegar mixture occasionally.

Transfer to platter and garnish with snipped fresh basil, if desired.

Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak at least 1 hour in water to avoid burning.