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Scallops, Grapefruit, Arugula and Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Seared scallops with pink grapefruit are wonderful over greens with a champagne vinaigrette as a light salad for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pink grapefruits (reserving 3 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb sea scallops (washed and dried with a paper towel)
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar would work)
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 8 oz baby spinach and arugula

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

  • Variations:
  • Protein: Swap the scallops for salmon or shrimp.
  • Fruit: Sub oranges for grapefruit.
  • Vegetables: Add sliced fennel or avocado.
  • Greens: Serve over mixed greens if you’re not a fan of arugula or spinach.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4th of salad Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16.5g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 10g (15%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4th of salad
Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16.5g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 10g 15%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.