Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, And Pecan Salad Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, And Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette:; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; Dash of salt; Dash of freshly ground black pepper; Salad:; 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato; Cooking spray; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound sea scallops; 6 cups gourmet salad greens; 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Dash of salt
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
Cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sea scallops
6 cups gourmet salad greens
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup pecans, toasted

1
To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
3
To prepare salad, arrange the sweet potato in a single layer on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat potato with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bake at 400u00b0 for 25 minutes or until potato is tender, turning once after 15 minutes. Cool completely.
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Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add scallops, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Combine sweet potato, greens, grapes, and red bell pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Place 1 1/3 cups salad mixture on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evenly among salads. Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons pecans.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette:, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, And Pecan Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato, And Pecan Salad

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