Scallop Salad With Strawberries Cucumber And Gorgonzola In Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette Food

SCALLOP SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, CUCUMBER AND GORGONZOLA IN CITRUS-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and chives. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add scallops, strawberries and cucumber and toss to coat with a spoon. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with scallop mixture. Top with crumbled Gorgonzola.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH SPEEDY SALAD

Steps:

• Salad: In a bowl add sliced red onion, halved Cherry Tomatoes, sliced cucumber, set aside.
• Seafood: Heat pan on a medium heat then add olive oil. Add scallops and shrimp in a single layer on warm pan and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or when browned.
• Turn over each scallops and shrimp and cook again for about 3 to 4 minutes or when browned.
• While these are cooking, place honey, lemon and brown sugar in a microwave-proof small bowl and heat for about 30 seconds, remove from microwave and mix ingredients together until watery. Then pour over scallops and shrimp.
• Cook until they are caramelized.
• Salad Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard and black pepper, set aside.
• To plate: Add salad in the middle of the place add seafood around salad, drizzle salad dressing on salad and garnish with capers.
• Serve with crusty bread.

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers if they have been waxed, then trim their ends and cut them in half the long way. Scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Sprinkle each half with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then place them in a colander. Let drain for about 30 minutes. Rinse lightly, and drain again. Cut into 1/8-to- 1/4-inch-thick slices and place in a bowl.
• Mix together the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, lemon grass and sugar. Thin with a tablespoon of water. Taste, and add more of any flavoring you wish. Toss dressing with cucumbers, and set aside.
• Place greens on a large platter. Put a large nonstick skillet over high heat. In a bowl, toss scallops with oil, then sprinkle them with salt and cayenne. When skillet begins to smoke, add scallops one at a time; do not crowd them. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, turning as they brown; depending on their size, cook for 1 to 3 minutes on the second side. (Scallops are best when their interior is slightly underdone; cut into one to check it.)
• Toss cucumbers with most of the herbs, and spoon them and the dressing over the greens. Top with the scallops. Drizzle with sesame oil, and top with remaining herbs. Serve immediately.

CITRUS SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Divide salad greens among eight plates. Drain citrus salad, reserving syrup. Arrange citrus fruit on salads. In a small bowl, combine pear slices and reserved syrup. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears and arrange on salads. Discard syrup. , Place flour in a shallow bowl. Roll scallops in flour. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque. Top each salad with scallops. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

SCALLOP SALAD WITH NEW POTATOES IN CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and both mustards in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in mayonnaise, then cream. Mix in 2 tablespoons chives. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. Cool completely. Cut each potato crosswise into 4 slices.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add potatoes and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to plate. Add scallops to same skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
• Toss mixed greens in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad onto center of plates. Arrange scallops and potatoes atop salad. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette around scallops and potatoes. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives and serve.

CITRUS SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Sear scallops in 1 tbsp. of butter over medium high heat in a small fry pan until crisp on each side (about 2 minutes per side). Mix salad greens with orange sections, red onion, dried cranberries and toasted pecans in a large bowl. In a small bowl wisk together ingredients for citrus vinaigrette dressing. Mix citrus vinaigrette with salad greens, divide between 2 plates, top with scallops.

VINAIGRETTE SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first six ingredients and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Lay assorted greens onto a plate and place shrimp and scallop mixture on top. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
• Serve chilled with additional Marie's Garlic Parmesan Italian Vinaigrette on the side.

STEAK AND SCALLOPS SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
• With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.
• You could also make the vinaigrette in a bowl with a whisk, mixing in the oil last.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and half of the cheese.
• Toss the salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
• Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Arrange the salad on a platter or in 4 individual bowls.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet and coat with non-stick spray.
• Add the scallops and saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Remove the scallops and add to the top of the salad.
• Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices.
• Arrange the steak slices atop the salad and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Drizzle more vinaigrette over the steak slices and serve.