Grilled Polenta and Arugula- Raspberry Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: All Recipes Magazine
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- Salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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For polenta, in a medium saucepan bring 2 1/2 cups water to boiling. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together cornmeal, 3/4 cup cold water, salt and cumin. Slowly add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; cook 15 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in bulgur and green onions.
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Spread polenta into a plastic-wrap-lined 9-inch round cake pan. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes. Cover, chill at least 1 hour or until firm.
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Remove polenta from pan, pat dry. Brush both sides with 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil. Place directly on greased grill rack over medium heart. Grill covered, 15 minutes or until heated
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through, turning once using a flat baking sheet. Transfer to a serving platter.
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In a large bowl whisk together remaining oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Add arugula, raspberries, cucumber, parsley, and mint; place on polenta cake. Sprinkle with feta.