Corn, Peach, Tomato over Grilled Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Stage 1 (15 minutes)
2. 2
   Microwave or steam corn until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, peel and chop the peaches.
5. 5
   Put peaches into a strainer set over a large bowl.
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   Chop the tomatoes and add to strainer.
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   Chop the onion and put into a small bowl of ice water; cover and refrigerate.
8. 8
   Cut the kernels from the corn with a sharp knife.
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   Add to the strainer.
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    Cover and refrigerate.
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    Stage 2 (10 minutes; if doing in two sessions combine with Stage 3)
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    Drain the onion and combine with the other vegetables in one large bowl.
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    Discard the accumulated juices.
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    Add the extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, toss, and refrigerate.
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    Stage 3 (20 minutes)
16. 16
    Remove salad from the refrigeratoryou dont want it to be too cold when you eat.
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    Add the bocconcini and salt and pepper to taste, toss, and set aside.
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    Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
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    Coat lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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    While the grill is heating, cut the polenta crosswise into 12 slices and pat dry with a paper towel (this will help achieve those pretty grill marks more quickly).
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    Arrange polenta slices in the grill pan or on the grill, and cook until dark grill marks appear, 6 to 8 minutes, then turn over and cook for 6 to 8 minutes more.
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    While the polenta is grilling, wash and dry the basil, then stack the leaves flat on top of each other.
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    Roll the stack like a cigar, then slice thinlyyoull end up with thin pretty strips of basil.
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    Add to the salad.
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    Put 3 slices of polenta on each plate.
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    Top with the salad, and serve.