Mediterranean Chef Salad with Polenta Croutons

Ingredients for Mediterranean Chef Salad with Polenta Croutons

• 1 package (500g) fat-free, plain precooked polenta

• Olive oil cooking spray

• 1125ml grape tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 240ml canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes

• 1 head cos, torn (about 6 cups)

• 20 basil leaves

• 110g fresh part-skim mozzarella, cut into small cubes

How to make Mediterranean Chef Salad with Polenta Croutons

Heat oven to 204°C. Halve polenta lengthwise, then halve each piece lengthwise. Slice crosswise 7 times (to yield 32 triangles). Coat a small baking sheet with cooking spray; evenly arrange triangles; coat tops with cooking spray. Place tomatoes on a small rimmed baking sheet; spray with oil and toss. Place both sheets in oven for 10 minutes; remove tomatoes from oven and stir. Return to oven and cook until croutons are toasted on 1 side and tomatoes are wrinkled and brown in spots, about 20 minutes more. Remove tomatoes. Flip croutons; return to oven for 20 minutes more. Pour vinegar over tomatoes; transfer to a bowl. Mix in beans, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; set aside. Divide cos and basil among 4 plates. Pour tomato mixture over greens; top with croutons and cheese.

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