GRILLED SCALLOPS OVER MIXED-GREEN AND HERB SALAD

Grilled Scallops over Mixed-Green and Herb Salad image

Provided by dicentra

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar or 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 lb mixed salad green (about 4 quarts)
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn in half
3/4 cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup scallion top
4 teaspoons drained capers

Steps:

Light the grill or heat the broiler. Toss the scallops with the 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
In a glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the 1/2 cup oil slowly, whisking.
Grill or broil the scallops, turning once, until they just become opaque in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the mixed greens, basil, parsley, mint, and chives. Toss the salad with the dressing and put it on plates. Top the salad with the grilled scallops and the capers.
Variations: Substitute grilled shrimp for the scallops. *Flaked cooked salmon would also be delicious in place of the scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 711.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.1