Warm Pear and Scallop Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An unusual and elegant salad that is quick and easy to fix. It is from a 1990 cookbook called 365 Easy One-Dish Meals . Ingredients:
2 carrots |
1 zucchini |
1 potato |
1 lb sea scallops |
3 pears (fresh, firm) |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1/2 cup ranch dressing |
7 cups salad greens |
1 tomato |
Directions:
1. Peel the carrots and potato. Cut the carrots, zucchini, and potato into thin strips. Core the pears and cut into 1-inch chunks. Slice the tomato into 8 slices.
2. In a 12-inch skillet, combine carrots, zucchini, and potato with enough cold water to cover. Heat to boiling, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add scallops. Cook 2-3 minutes, until scallops are opaque throughout.
4. Remove pan from heat. Drain and discard liquid.
5. Add pears, pecans, and dressing and toss to combine.
6. To serve, divide the salad greens on 4 individual serving plates. Top each with 1/4 of the scallop mixture and 2 tomato slices.
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