SEARED SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Great starter for an elegant dinner party or a main course. Works well with many different dressings, but I prefer the balsamic. Enjoy!

Provided by ewilson11

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
½ pound bay scallops
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Beat 3/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops and asparagus in hot oil until caramelizing, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Put spinach in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over spinach and toss to coat; top with scallops and asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 517.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Sabina Kumal
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I've never made scallops before, but this recipe made it so easy. The salad was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Sli Khan
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


MEHAR HAROON
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amer Roshdy
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This was a great recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still crisp. I will definitely make this salad again.


ARFAN SOLANGII
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Sybria
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it looks very elegant.


Faith Muchenje
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was delicious.


Averie Matheny
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great source of protein.


Diego Salazar
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The scallops are perfectly cooked and the asparagus is still crisp.


ABBOTT D' WAZA-WAZA
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The salad was also delicious.


Miroh Rogers
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are delicious.


Mosa Baloch
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Bentley Abbott
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I'm a big fan of seafood, and this salad is one of my favorites. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus is always crisp.


Maih Vai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover scallops. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Sunita Gurung
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I love this salad! It's so light and flavorful. The scallops are always cooked perfectly.


simphiwe nkosi
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The scallops were especially good.


Linda Freeman
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus is always crisp and tender.


Gillian Soulsby
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen scallops and they were still delicious. I also added some cherry tomatoes for a pop of color.


Eliza Joyner
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly seared and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the salad was a perfect balance of flavors.