Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad Recipe

Dive into a taste of paradise with this vibrant Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad! Sweet grilled pineapple and succulent scallops are tossed with crisp Boston lettuce, creamy avocado, and a zesty mango chutney vinaigrette. This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Prepare to impress with this stunning and flavorful salad – a true culinary gem!

Prep Time 16 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad

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How to Make Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad

  1. Prepare grill to high heat.
  2. Pat 1 pound of scallops dry with a paper towel.
  3. Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of fish rub (recipe #283294 recommended) over the scallops.
  4. Lightly coat scallops with cooking spray.
  5. Place scallops on the preheated grill rack.
  6. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and opaque.
  7. Remove scallops from grill and set aside to cool slightly.
  8. Add 1 cup of pineapple chunks to the grill rack.
  9. Grill pineapple for 2 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and slightly softened.
  10. Remove pineapple from grill and let cool slightly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  11. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of Boston lettuce, chopped, 1 cup chopped pineapple, and 1 ripe avocado, diced.
  12. Roughly chop 1/2 cup mango chutney.
  13. In a small bowl, whisk together the chopped mango chutney, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish rub (recipe #283294 recommended).
  14. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  15. Divide the salad evenly among 4 bowls (approximately 1 1/2 cups per bowl).
  16. Arrange 3 grilled scallops on top of each salad serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g