Grilled Polenta and Greens

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup bulgur
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 of a medium cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan bring 2 1/2 cups water to boiling. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the cornmeal, 3/4 cup cold water, salt, and cumin. Slowly add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until very thick. Remove from heat and stir in bulgur and green onions. Spread into a plastic wrap-lined 9-inch round cake pan. Let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat. Remove polenta from pan; remove plastic wrap. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill on the greased rack of a covered grill for 15 minutes or until charred and heated through, turning once using a flat baking sheet.

In a large bowl whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons oil and lemon juice. Add arugula, raspberries, cucumber, parsley, and mint. Season to taste. Place polenta on a serving platter. Top with salad and sprinkle with feta.