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Curry complements seared scallops, tart apples and sweet dried cranberries while toasted almonds add crunch in this quick fall dinner salad. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette and a glass of sauvignon blanc.

Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2008

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Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and curry powder and cook, stirring, until the shallot is beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add cider and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and whisk in 2 teaspoons oil and vinegar. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing in a small bowl. Wipe out the pan.

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  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan and heat over medium-high. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  • Add salad greens, apple, cranberries and almonds to the large bowl; toss to coat. Top with the scallops and drizzle with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing.

Tips

Shopping tip: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops. “Wet” scallops, which have been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.

Tip: Place sliced almonds in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

270 calories; protein 16g; carbohydrates 29.1g; dietary fiber 3g; sugars 18.4g; fat 10.7g; saturated fat 1.4g; cholesterol 27.2mg; vitamin a iu 921.8IU; vitamin c 9mg; folate 56.4mcg; calcium 49.4mg; iron 1.4mg; magnesium 54.3mg; potassium 484.9mg; sodium 745mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 5g.

1 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

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