Seared Scallop and Asparagus Salad recipe

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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 517.3 mg
sugar: 4.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Beat 3/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

  2. 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.

  3. Put spinach in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over spinach and toss to coat, top with scallops and asparagus.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

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

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