Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay Scallops

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay Scallops
45 min.
8
140kcal

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Embrace the vibrant flavors of winter with our Winter Salad featuring sautéed bay scallops, a perfect dish that brings warmth and freshness to your table. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a visual delight, thanks to its colorful ingredients, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, making it a wholesome addition to any meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad serves eight and is ideal for festive gatherings, light lunches, or as a special starter.

Imagine the succulent bay scallops, delicately sautéed to perfection, paired with juicy, sweet orange segments and zesty lime that elevate the dish to new heights. Tossed with a mix of vibrant bitter greens and halved grape tomatoes, each bite bursts with flavor, while the homemade citrus dressing ties it all together seamlessly. With the aromatic notes of fresh lime and orange peel dancing throughout, this salad promises not just to satisfy your hunger, but to awaken your senses.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish, an elegant antipasti, or a fulfilling snack, this Winter Salad with Sautéed Bay Scallops is a delightful way to celebrate the season’s best ingredients. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor this bright, flavorful dish that beautifully balances the richness of scallops with the crispness of greens — it’s a winter wonderland on your plate!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • pound bay scallops 
  • 16  grape tomatoes halved
  • 10 cups bitter greens mixed packed (lightly ) (such as escarole, radicchio, endive, and frisée)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange peel grated
  • large oranges 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk orange juice and 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar in medium bowl to blend.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut between membranes to release segments.
  4. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, orange peel, lime peel, lime juice, pepper, and 2 teaspoons vinegar in bowl for marinade. (Dressing, oranges, and marinade can be made 4 hours ahead; chill. Bring dressing back to room temperature.)
  5. Mix scallops into marinade.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes.
  7. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  8. Add scallops with marinade and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season scallops to taste with salt.
  9. Toss orange segments, mixed greens, and tomatoes in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates.
  10. Place scallops atop salads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein23.09%
Fat45.31%
Carbs31.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.81
Glycemic Load
2.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.4552173407181%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
13.21mg
Naringenin
7.38mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.72kcal
6.99%
Fat:7.2g
11.07%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.42%
Carbohydrates:11.3g
3.77%
Net Carbohydrates:9.73g
3.54%
Sugar:6.02g
6.68%
Cholesterol:13.61mg
4.54%
Sodium:237.87mg
10.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.25g
16.51%
Vitamin C:43.46mg
52.67%
Phosphorus:225.05mg
22.51%
Vitamin A:966.75IU
19.34%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.32%
Folate:47.92µg
11.98%
Selenium:7.7µg
11%
Potassium:380.35mg
10.87%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.29%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.3%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.94%
Magnesium:27.37mg
6.84%
Vitamin K:6.86µg
6.53%
Fiber:1.57g
6.29%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.13%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.07%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Iron:0.75mg
4.15%
Copper:0.08mg
4.14%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.54%
Calcium:33.9mg
3.39%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.39%
Source:Epicurious