Corny Polenta with Watercress and Gorgonzola Salsa Recipe

Name: Corny Polenta with Watercress and Gorgonzola Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 2 cups lightly packed watercress leaves (about 1 large bunch); 6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces); 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar*; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; Balsamic vinegar is available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Servings: persons

2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 cups lightly packed watercress leaves (about 1 large bunch)
6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar*
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
Balsamic vinegar is available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets and some supermarkets.

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
4
Bring water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Add corn kernels and stir until polenta is very thick, about 10 minutes.
8
Spoon polenta onto plates.
9
Top with salad mixture and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped, 2 cups lightly packed watercress leaves (about 1 large bunch), 6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces), 1/3 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Corny Polenta with Watercress and Gorgonzola Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Corny Polenta with Watercress and Gorgonzola Salsa

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