Oh my goodness, girlfriends! Let me share this absolutely divine salad recipe that’s been making waves at all my dinner parties. Trust me, this isn’t your basic garden salad – it’s a show-stopping masterpiece that’ll have your guests begging for the recipe! 💁♀️
Picture this: crispy butter lettuce leaves cradling perfectly seared scallops, candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and juicy pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with a honey-champagne vinaigrette that’s literally to die for. I mean, who says salads have to be boring, right?
Let’s get cooking! Here’s what you’ll need:
For the salad:
– 2 heads butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
– 12 large sea scallops
– 1 cup candied walnuts (I’ll show you how to make these!)
– 4 oz goat cheese
– 1 pomegranate, seeded
– 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
For the vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 shallot, finely minced
– 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Now, let me spill the tea on how to make this gorgeous creation! 🫖
First, let’s candy those walnuts (because store-bought just won’t cut it, honey!). Toss them in a pan with 2 tablespoons each of butter and brown sugar. Cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Let them cool on parchment paper.
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For the scallops (this is where the magic happens!), pat them dry – and I mean bone dry, ladies! Season with salt and pepper. Get your pan smoking hot with a touch of olive oil, and sear those babies for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until they’re perfectly emulsified. Pro tip: I like to shake mine in a mason jar while dancing to my favorite playlist – it just tastes better that way! 💃
Now for the assembly (this is where we make it Instagram-worthy!):
1. Layer your butter lettuce on a gorgeous platter
2. Arrange those golden scallops like little jewels
3. Scatter the candied walnuts and crumbled goat cheese
4. Add pear slices artistically
5. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds like ruby droplets
6. Drizzle that heavenly vinaigrette all over
And voilà! You’ve just created a salad that’s going to have everyone swooning!
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and a little sass)!
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