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    Warm Scallop Salad with a Blush of Blood


    Source of Recipe


    South Beach Diet Phase 2


    List of Ingredients


    • 2 handfuls of mixed greens
    • 1/4 lb. sea scallops
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • Blood orange vinaigrette:
    • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
    • Juice from 3 blood oranges
    • 1/2 shallot,minced
    • Salt and pepper to taste


    Instructions


    1. Wash the salad greens,dry well,and set aside.
    2. Wash the scallops in cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Keep the scallops refrigerated until the moment of cooking. Set in a saute pan or skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. Quickly saute scallops on both sides until they are opaque,a total of 2-3 min. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    3. Dressing:Whisk together the olive oil,juice from oranges,shallot,salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
    4. Toss the salad greens with most of the vinaigrette until all the leaves are lightly coated. Reserve 3 Tbsp of the vinaigrette for scallops.
    5. Serving:Divide the greens between 2 salad plates and place the warm scallops on top. Brush the scallops with remaining vinaigrette. If you wish,garnish the salad with sections of blood oranges.
    6. 2 servings
 

 

 

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