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Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay Scallops

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Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay ScallopsBrian Leatart

What to drink: A crisp Pinot Grigio.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 first-course servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large oranges
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound bay scallops
10 cups (lightly packed) mixed bitter greens (such as escarole, radicchio, endive, and frisée)
16 grape tomatoes, halved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk orange juice and 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut between membranes to release segments.

    Step 3

    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.) Mix scallops into marinade. Let stand 10 minutes.

    Step 4

    Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add scallops with marinade and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season scallops to taste with salt.

    Step 5

    Toss orange segments, mixed greens, and tomatoes in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Place scallops atop salads.

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