PASTA SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

Pasta Salad with Scallops image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 oz bay scallops
2 Tbsp butter, melted
6 oz small shell macaroni, uncooked
11 oz can mandarin oranges
1 c garbanzo beans (canned)
6 oz package frozen snow pea pods, thawed
2 Tbsp green onions, finely chopped
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c white wine vinegar
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 dash(es) ground red pepper
1/3 c sunflower kernels, toasted
lettuce leaves

Steps:

1. Sautte scallops in butter in a large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until the scallops are opaque. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain well.
3. Combine the reserved scallops, macaroni, oranges, garbanzo beans, snow peas, and green onions in a large bowl.
4. Combine the oil and the next 5 ingredients in a glass jar. Shake well until combined. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture. Toss gently.
5. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with the sunflower kernels.