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onion polenta with salsa

Onion Polenta with Spiced Tomato Avocado Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dry polenta grain yellow cornmeal
  • 6 oz. can 3 cups FRENCH'S® French Fried Onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb. ripe tomatoes seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 ripe Haas avocados peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 bunch cilantro washed and chopped
  • 5 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup FRENCH'S® Horseradish Mustard
  • 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar

Instructions

  • HEAT water and 1 tsp. salt to boiling in medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in polenta, whisking constantly. Cook 5 min. over low heat until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in French Fried Onions.
  • SPOON polenta into greased 10-inch pie plate. Let stand 20 min. until firm.
  • PREPARE salsa: mix tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, 1 tsp. salt, 3 tbsp. oil, mustard and vinegar; toss gently to combine. Reserve.
  • UNMOLD polenta onto cutting board. Cut into 6 wedges. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook polenta wedges until golden brown on both sides, about 5 min.
  • PLACE polenta wedges on serving dishes and top with salsa mixture. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
  • Make ahead tip: prepare polenta wedges and reheat in oven. Mix salsa and chill until ready to serve.
  • Source: FRENCH’S®