SEARED SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Seared Scallop and Asparagus Salad image

Great starter for an elegant dinner party or a main course. Works well with many different dressings, but I prefer the balsamic. Enjoy!

Provided by ewilson11

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
½ pound bay scallops
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach

Steps:

Beat 3/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops and asparagus in hot oil until caramelizing, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Put spinach in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over spinach and toss to coat; top with scallops and asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 517.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g