With vibrant colours and crisp seasonal ingredients, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to a warm summer evening on the patio.
The subtle, ocean flavours of our succulent Sealand scallops are teased out by the fresh watermelon and mint to create a dish that has something new to discover in every mouthful.
Fast, healthy, gourmet and beautiful, this is not your average everyday salad!
Sealand Scallops on a Watermelon Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
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Category
Easy Dinners
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
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1 cup baby arugula or spinach
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Salt, pepper and cayenne
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1 tsp grape seed oil
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1 tbsp Ghee or unsalted butter
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2-3 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, puréed
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3 tbsp white wine vinegar
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1/2 cup grapeseed oil
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
Mint vinaigrette
Directions
Prepare the vinaigrette in a blender adding all of the ingredients for 2-3 minutes. Pour into a small dish and set aside
Using a 3" cookie cutter, cut 1/2" thick watermelon slices into 8 circles. Set aside
Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne
In a skillet over high heat, heat oil. Once it starts to smoke, add scallops. Sear for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned
Turn the heat down and add butter and cook for 1-2 minutes
Place scallops on top of watermelon slices and arrange over bed of arugula. Add radish and drizzle with mint vinaigrette
