Salad

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant international salad featuring seared scallops, fresh orange segments, and crispy shallots.
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This refreshing International-style salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crisp textures. The dish highlights tender sea scallops seared to golden perfection, paired with the bright acidity of fresh orange segments and the creamy richness of diced avocado. A bed of peppery watercress and bitter endive provides a sturdy foundation, while crispy fried shallots add a delightful crunch. The simple dressing ties the flavors together, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruit and the briny depth of the seafood. Ideal for a light summer lunch, a picnic centerpiece, or an elegant side dish for dinner parties, this recipe comes together quickly using fresh, accessible ingredients. It’s a delightful way to showcase seasonal produce and high-quality seafood without complex preparation.

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Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 234.8

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This refreshing International-style salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crisp textures. The dish highlights tender sea scallops seared to golden perfection, paired with the bright acidity of fresh orange segments and the creamy richness of diced avocado. A bed of peppery watercress and bitter endive provides a sturdy foundation, while crispy fried shallots add a delightful crunch. The simple dressing ties the flavors together, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruit and the briny depth of the seafood. Ideal for a light summer lunch, a picnic centerpiece, or an elegant side dish for dinner parties, this recipe comes together quickly using fresh, accessible ingredients. It&# 226;ÂÂs a delightful way to showcase seasonal produce and high-quality seafood without complex preparation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add thinly sliced shallots to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are crispy and golden brown.
  3. Remove the crispy shallots from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain them on paper towels, and let them cool. Set aside for garnish.
  4. Arrange a bed of watercress and endive leaves on a large serving platter.
  5. Top the greens with the orange sections and diced avocado.
  6. Pat the sea scallops dry and sprinkle them evenly with salt.
  7. Heat the remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  8. Add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden on both sides and just opaque in the center.
  9. Spoon the seared scallops over the greens and fruit mixture.
  10. Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and the reserved crispy shallots before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 59.6mg20%
Sodium 2174.8mg91%
Total Carbohydrate 20.7g7%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 14.8g
Protein 23.9g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, scallops, orange, avocado, seafood, summer, fresh, light, lunch, dinner, healthy, vegetables, watercress, endive, shallots, mint, quick, easy, refreshing, party
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