Grilled Polenta with Fresh Mozzarella and Balsamic Tomatoes

Packaged polenta is grilled (or broiled), topped with creamy mozzarella, and heaped with balsamic tomatoes and basil on this fun appetizer.

It's a super-easy appetizer or side dish!

– Grape tomatoes – Chopped fresh basil – Balsamic vinegar – Olive oil – Kosher salt

Preheat your grill on medium heat. Combine tomatoes, basil, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

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Using a sharp knife, cut polenta into 16 even rounds.

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Lay polenta out on a baking sheet or large tray and brush lightly with olive oil.

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Turn grill to low and top each polenta round with some of the mozzarella.

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