Grilled Polenta With Watercress And Haloumi Salad

Name: Grilled Polenta With Watercress And Haloumi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup polenta; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped basil; None None Salad leaves, to serve; None None FOR THE WATERCRESS AND HALOUMI SALAD; 5 oz haloumi, cut into 6 slices; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 1/4 cup pitted black olives; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 None lemon, peel grated and lemon juiced

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup polenta
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped basil
None None Salad leaves, to serve
None None FOR THE WATERCRESS AND HALOUMI SALAD
5 oz haloumi, cut into 6 slices
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1/4 cup pitted black olives
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 None lemon, peel grated and lemon juiced

1
Lightly grease and line a 12 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
Bring stock and 2 cups water to a boil in large saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring 5-10 mins, until polenta thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley and basil. Spoon into prepared pan, smoothing top. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
3
Transfer polenta to a cutting board. Cut into 6 even squares then cut each square in halves diagonally.
4
Heat an oiled grill pan on medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium. Cook polenta 3-4 mins each side, until crisp and golden.
5
For the watercress and haloumi salad, grill haloumi on same hot pan for 1-2 mins each side, until tender.
6
Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss well.
7
Serve polenta topped with salad leaves and a slice of haloumi.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup polenta, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Grilled Polenta With Watercress And Haloumi Salad falls under the Salads 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!