Seared Scallop and Asparagus Salad

Name: Seared Scallop and Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste; 1/2 pound bay scallops; 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach

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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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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 5 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste

1/2 pound bay scallops

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 503

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43.9g 56%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 517mg 22%

Total Carbohydrate 12.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber 4g 14%

Total Sugars 4.6g

Protein 18.9g 38%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

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.

Put spinach in a large mixing bowl.

Drizzle dressing over spinach and toss to coat; top with scallops and asparagus.