Grilled Polenta with Fresh Mozzarella and Balsamic Tomatoes

This is a super-easy appetizer or side dish! Packaged polenta is grilled (or broiled), topped with creamy mozzarella, and heaped with balsamic tomatoes and basil.

An amazing appetizer or side for any meal, or can be a nice, light lunch.

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

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 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil.

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

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