INGREDIENTS
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1
Heaping Cup Fresh Strawberries – Hulled and Roughly Chopped
1 1/2
TB Shallot – Roughly Chopped ((about 1 small shallot))
2
TB Lime Juice ((can substitute Orange Juice))
3 tsp
Honey ((can substitute agave syrup or sugar))
2
TB White Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp
Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/4 tsp
Cracked Black Pepper
1/4
Scant Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Candied Walnuts:
8 oz
. Walnut Pieces or halves ((about 2 ½ Cups if you do not own a scale)*)
1/2 cup
Brown Sugar ((packed))
3
TB Milk
1
TB Maple Syrup
1/2
Heaping tsp Cinnamon
Coarse Salt
1/2 tsp
Vanilla Extract
*you can substitute pecans (, almonds, or nut of your choice)
Salad:
2 cups
Spring/Arugula Lettuce Mix
Gorgonzola Cheese - Crumbled (, to taste)
1/2
Red Onion - thinly sliced
1
Recipe Strawberry Balsamic Viniagrette - to taste
1
Recipe Candied Walnuts - to taste
Salt and Pepper - taste
1
# - Scallops - Grilled ((I used U10s).)
*To Grill: Pat Scallops dry (, sprinkle with blackening seasoning. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook them for 2-4 minutes per side*)