Recipe

Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, And Pecan Salad Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 3 c (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
  •  Salad:
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  •  Dash of salt
  •  Cooking spray
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 c gourmet salad greens
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  •  Vinaigrette:
  • 1 lb sea scallops
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 c seedless red grapes, halved
  •  Dash of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c pecans, toasted
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare vinaigrette, mix first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step #2 Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Step #3 To prepare salad, arrange the sweet potato in a single layer on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #4 Lightly coat potato with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Step #5 Bake at 400° for 25 mins or until potato is tender, turning once after 15 mins.
  • Step #6 Cool completely.
  • Step #7 Sprinkle top scallops with 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Step #8 Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Step #9 Add scallops, & cook 2 mins on each side or until done.
  • Step #10 Combine sweet potato, greens, grapes, & red bell pepper In a large-ish bowl.
  • Step #11 Drizzle vinaigrette over potato mixture; toss carefully to coat.
  • Step #12 Place 1 1/3 c salad mixture on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evenly among salads.
  • Step #13 Sprinkle top each serving with 2 tsps pecans.
  • Enjoy the Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, & Pecan Salad recipe

Viewing Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, and Pecan Salad Receipe