Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill Recipe

Do you love scallops? I do and they taste wonderful when mixed into a salad. That is why I created this yummy Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill recipe. It only takes minutes to throw it together.

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Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill

Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski

Seared Scallops with Blue Cheese and Dill makes a light, delicious and nutritious salad.

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Course Salad

Cuisine Seafood

Ingredients

  

• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp orange juice
• 2 Tbsp walnut oil
• 1 bag of flash frozen scallops or approx 24 fresh ones depending on their size Thawed
• mixed salad greens
• 6 oz Blue Cheese crumbled
• 2 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
• sea salt and pepper

Instructions

 

Dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp of olive oil, orange juice, and walnut oil. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.

Scallops

• Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Sear for approx 1 minute per side or until they are slightly browned.
• Transfer the scallops to a bed of salad greens or individual plates.
• Sprinkle with blue cheese and dill.
• Drizzle with dressing
• Serve warm

If you can’t find fresh scallops frozen ones will do. I used small ones in the Scallop Salad pictured in the photo above.

Why scallops are good for you.

One of the world’s healthiest “diets” is pescovegetarian. Seafood provides protein and Omega 3’s that vegetarians or vegans often miss. We often hear about the Omega 3 benefits of salmon, sardines, and mackerel, but most shellfish have health benefits as well.

Scallops also contain Omega 3s and are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium, which protect your heart and brain. They are considered to be one of the healthiest types of seafood because they contain 80% protein, are low in fat, and have a range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It makes you want to eat more, right?

If you love seafood, make sure to try my Seafood Pasta recipe. It’s delicious!

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 Do you eat shellfish?  What is your favorite?  Please leave a comment below.