GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD NIçOISE

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Olive     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Tuna     Scallop     Shrimp     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the dressing
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-styled mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 pound 1-inch-thick tuna steak, cut into 6 pieces
1 large yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
9 jumbo shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise
12 large sea scallops
1 pound green or wax beans or a combination, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
red-leaf lettuce for lining the plates
1 red bell pepper, roasted and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pint red or yellow cherry tomatoes or a combination, quartered
1 cup drained Niçoise olives (available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing:
  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, the anchovy paste, the thyme, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing in another small bowl, arrange the tuna pieces and the squash slices on a baking sheet, and brush them lightly with the reserved dressing. In a bowl toss the shrimp and the scallops with 2 tablespoons of the remaining dressing. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. In a kettle of boiling water cook the beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, drain them in a colander, and refresh them under cold water. In another bowl toss the beans with 3 tablespoons of the remaining dressing.
  • On a rack set 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals grill the tuna for 2 1/2 minutes on each side, the shrimp for 4 minutes on each side, and the scallops and the squash for 6 minutes on each side, transferring the seafood and the squash as it is cooked to a platter. Line 6 plates with the lettuce, on each plate arrange 2 scallops, halved horizontally, 3 shrimp halves, and 1 piece of tuna, sliced diagonally, and divide the squash, beans, roasted pepper, tomatoes, and olives among the plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salads or serve it separately.

Rehan Hamza
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I'll definitely be making this salad again. It's a great way to enjoy grilled seafood.


Lais Vaccaro
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mumin islam Mumin islam
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This recipe was a bit too complex for me. I think I'll try a simpler seafood salad next time.


Rakan AL Kaabi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I expected. The dressing was too salty and the seafood was overcooked.


Collins Iroegbu
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The grilled seafood is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals.


suvam Shrestha
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it holds up well in the heat.


bhagyarathi puri
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished salad is a showstopper.


Hafuz Khan
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grilled vegetables were delicious and the dressing was light and flavorful.


Balkis Jan
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I love the combination of lemon, capers, and anchovies.


Melita Maoeng
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled seafood. I had some salmon and shrimp that I cooked the night before, and they were perfect in this salad.


sofia khadka
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I tried this recipe for a casual lunch and it turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, and the grilled seafood was cooked perfectly.


El Toro
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This grilled seafood salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I highly recommend it!