Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

Spanish Corn Polenta

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 1h 10m
Total Time: 4h 10m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

121
calories
7g
fat
13g
carbohydrates
3g
protein
8mg
cholesterol
265mg
sodium
Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

Recipe Description

This Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad is your recipe for lunch, this weekend! Great if you’re having guests because this dish is tasty and filling and satisfies even the pickiest of eaters!

A delicious, freshly made, Spanish polenta with sweet corn and Parmesan cheese and topped with a tangy, vinegar, tomato, bell pepper and fresh herb salad. Everyone is going to love this one!

To make Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare polenta

    50 min
    Step 1 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil then reduce heat to low and gradually add cornmeal or polenta, stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 50-60 minutes, until the polenta is creamy and reduced to about 4 cups.

  2. 2

    Add vegetables

    5 min
    Step 2 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Add corn, Parmesan cheese, butter, pepper and salt and continue cooking while stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the corn is tender.

  3. 3

    Prepare baking dish and cool polenta

    1h
    Step 3 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the cooked polenta mixture into the baking dish and cool for about 1 hour, until room temperature.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate polenta

    2h
    Step 4 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Cover the baking dish, loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours up to 1 full day, until firm.

  5. 5

    Prepare broiler and broil peppers

    10 min
    Step 5 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Place peppers, cut-side down, on a baking tray and broil, rotating once, for 4-6 minutes, until softened and lightly charred.

  6. 6

    Steam peppers

    10 min
    Step 6 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit and steam for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove skins

    3 min
    Step 7 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Using your fingers, rub off the blistered skin and discard. Roughly chop into pieces. Place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

  8. 8

    Add tomatoes and seasoning

    2 min
    Step 8 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Add tomatoes and combine with 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and salt.

  9. 9

    Reheat broiler and prepare polenta for broiling

    5 min
    Step 9 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Cut the cooked polenta into 12 square slices and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, on both sides.

  10. 10

    Broil

    5 min
    Step 10 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Broil, turning once, for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

    Serve polenta with tomato salad on a serving plate and garnish with fresh herbs.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Lila
March 12, 2025
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I tried this Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad for a family lunch last weekend and it was a hit! The flavors are amazing and it was so easy to make. My kids loved the sweet corn, and that makes me super happy. I'll make it again for sure!

Yvette
April 28, 2024
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Yummm! This Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad is super easy to make and a crowd pleaser! I made it for a picnic, and everyone was raving about it. Just perfect for sunny days!

Yara
August 21, 2023
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Superb and easy. I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and everyone raved about it. The blend of flavors was a hit.

Zara
March 28, 2023
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Tried this for our picnic, everyone devoured it! So simple and tasty.

Dana Hare
May 30, 2020
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I like corn so might as well make it, never tried it in combination with tomatoes.

Flora Ollivier
April 23, 2020
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This took way too long to make but at least the taste was good.

Yaretzy Wig
April 19, 2020
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I was looking for something healthier than the usual stuff and found this gem, perfect for my diet can't wait to try this tomato and polenta salad tonight.

Lindsay Caracoza
April 14, 2020
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Such lively colors, that alone made want to try it.

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