SEAFOOD SALAD WITH WARM CITRUS DRESSING
This flavorful salad is nice to serve when the evenings are getting cool, at the end of the summer. I always add the edible flowers, if I can find them (or I have some on my zucchini plants), but they are by no means necessary to make this recipe delicious!
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add garlic, ginger and shallot; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste; cook 1 minute then slowly whisk in remaining oil.
- Toss together greens, cilantro, and mint in a large serving bowl.
- Arrange orange sections, scallops and shrimp on to of the greens; sprinkle with sunflower seeds and edible flowers, if desired.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the warm dressing over salad; toss to coat.
- Add additional dressing as needed.
- *To toast sunflower seeds, heat them in a small dry pan over low heat, stirring often, until lightly browned; immediately remove seeds from the pan to stop cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 129.2, Sodium 542.7, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 25.1
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Biswash Basaula
bbasaula@hotmail.frThis salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
Vincent Kaepernick
k@yahoo.comThe dressing is a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less olive oil next time.
Damian Lizarraga
d.l@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll use less lemon juice next time.
Fahad Abbasi
fahad_a@gmail.comI had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this salad, but it was worth the effort. The salad is delicious!
Parvin Olivia
olivia@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Justin Transue
justint13@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and interesting seafood recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a keeper!
Devarie Anderson
d-a68@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of seafood. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
rafi hero
r-h53@gmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Aiman Fatima
af@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.
Niruprem Love
l@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the combination of seafood and citrus at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.
Maarten May
maarten_may@gmail.comThis salad is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other salads, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
Samson Jay
s.j77@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I highly recommend it!
Mr Sami
mr-sami38@gmail.comThe dressing is what really makes this salad. It's tangy and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the seafood.
Tahir Wazir
w.t52@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover seafood.
Abid Abi
abidabi96@hotmail.comI love the combination of seafood and citrus in this salad. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of the sea without being too heavy.
Susmita Roy
susmitar@gmail.comThis seafood salad with warm citrus dressing was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bright and refreshing, and the salad was a beautiful presentation.