Scallops, Grapefruit, Arugula and Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

About This Recipe

Seared scallops with pink grapefruit are wonderful over greens with a champagne vinaigrette as a light salad for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

• 2 pink grapefruits (reserving 3 slices)
• 1 1/4 lb sea scallops (washed and dried with a paper towel)
• 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 8 oz baby spinach and arugula
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar would work)
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Peel the skin and white membrane off the grapefruit and separate the pieces.
2. Reserve three grapefruit slices for the vinaigrette and squeeze the juice; set aside.
3. Chop up remaining grapefruit for the salad.
4. In a medium bowl whisk olive oil, squeezed grapefruit juice (from 3 slices of grapefruit), champagne vinegar, chopped shallots, salt and pepper.
5. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a large pan on a high heat.
6. When the pan is hot, add oil and place scallops in the pan.
7. Sear without touching them for a few minutes until the bottom forms a nice caramel colored crust.
8. Turn and cook about another minute while their centers are still slightly translucent (you can check this by viewing them from the side).
9. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from the pan.
10. Divide the baby greens evenly between four plates. Arrange grapefruit on the plate and top with scallops; drizzle with vinaigrette.