Recipe of the Week 7/17: SCALLOPS, GRAPEFRUIT, ARUGULA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Yields 4 Servings 

Ingredients 

2 pink grapefruits, reserving 3 slices 

1 1/4 lb sea scallops, washed and dried with a paper towel 

2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 

salt and pepper 

8 oz baby spinach and arugula 

For the champagne vinaigrette: 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar would work 

2 tablespoons chopped shallots 

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper 

Instructions 

1.  

Peel the skin and white membrane off the grapefruit and separate the pieces. 

2.  

Reserve three grapefruit slices for the vinaigrette and squeeze the juice; set aside. 

3.  

Chop up remaining grapefruit for the salad. 

4.  

In a medium bowl whisk olive oil, squeezed grapefruit juice (from 3 slices of grapefruit), champagne vinegar, 

chopped shallots, salt and pepper. 

5.  

Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a large pan on a high heat. 

6.  

When the pan is hot, add oil and place scallops in the pan. 

7.  

Sear without touching them for a few minutes until the bottom forms a nice caramel colored crust. 8. 

Turn and cook about another minute while their centers are still slightly translucent (you can check this by viewing them from the side). 

9.  

Be careful not to overcook. Remove from the pan. 

10.  

Divide the baby greens evenly between four plates. Arrange grapefruit on the plate and top with scallops; 

drizzle with vinaigrette. 

Meal Plan Check Boxes: 

2.5 Proteins 2 Fats 

Nutritional Facts: Serving: 1/4th of salad, Calories: 220, Carbohydrates: 16.5g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 2.9g, Sugar: 1.4g 

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Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN