Spinach Salad

By ibcarolek

From the Old Yacht Club Inn in Santa Barbara

Ingredients

• Vinaigrette:
• 1 bunch spinach, washed and stems removed.
• 1/4 lb bean sprouts
• 1/4 lb pine nuts
• 1/4 lb bay scallops
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 T butter
• 1 large shallot finely chopped
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Make vinaigrette:

mix ingredients in a large cup or jar.
stir to blend well.
chill 2-3 hours before using (don't do longer, as oil will solidify)

Toss first 4 ingredients in salad bowl; add vinaigrette. toss.

Put salad onto individual plates.

Saute scallops in butter and garlic.

Place scallops on top of salad; serve with scallops warm.