Light Summer Meal Fresh for the Picking: Sample This Fresh Seared Sea Scallop Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette
Summer weather has finally arrived and with it comes a plethora of produce ripe and fresh for the picking.
As locally grown food becomes an increasingly popular element in family meal planning, summer is a great time to search for homegrown ingredients that can be used to prepare healthy meal options with the fresh taste your family and friends will truly appreciate.
To lure you to the nearest farmer’s market, Laura Sneesby of Sneesby's Denoon Saloon in Muskego shares her recipe for a salivating Seared Sea Scallop Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing just in time for strawberry season. Also sharing their top picks for the summer season are the experts at W.O.W. Distributing offering light and refreshing beer pairing suggestions to perfectly complement your fresh summer fare.
Seared Sea Scallop Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette
What you’ll need:
·12 Sea Scallops
·1 cup Baby Arugula
·3 cups Boston Bibb Lettuce
·1/2 pound Strawberries
·1 cup Dry White Wine, reduced to 1/4 cup
·1/3 cup Champagne Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar
·1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 2 tablespoons for sautéing
·6 Mandarin Oranges ·1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
·Zest of One Orange
·Sea Salt
·Cracked Black Pepper
Directions:
1. Make the vinaigrette. In a food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. Add the vinegar, orange zest and reduced wine and start the food processor. Slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil until all is incorporated. Add parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
2 Make the salad. Peel and segment the mandarins. Toss with the greens and set aside.
3. Sear the scallops. In a nonstick pan on high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is very hot, place the scallops in the pan. Cook until a light brown crust has formed – about 2 minutes – disturbing them as little as possible. Turn them over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
4. Dress the greens and oranges with the vinaigrette on a plate next to the scallops. Drizzle the scallops with remaining vinaigrette and enjoy!
Serves 6.
Consider seasonality when pairing beer with food. A light- to medium-bodied brew with a dry clean taste will better favor delicate summer dishes eaten during the warm summer months. The following seasonal brews will leave you feeling refreshed and allow your warm weather cuisine to shine.
**Capital Wild Rice – A beer unlike any other, this medium bodied brew carries the unique flavor of wild rice and fruit flavors and balances it with a malty body and nutty background.
**Honey Moon Summer Ale – Brewed in small batches and made with Madhava® clover honey and surprising hints of orange peel, this brew offers a palate-cleansing dryness with a sweet finish.
**Bell’s Oberon Ale – Boasting floral sweetness, zesty citrus notes and good wheat character, this American Pale Wheat Ale is well balanced and great for warm weather with a finish that is sharp and clean.
**Leinenkugel’s® Summer Shandy – A mix of malted wheat and barley, lemonade flavor and hint of Wisconsin honey make this summer brew refreshing and highly drinkable.
As temperatures rise and you look for light but satisfying warm weather dishes, stay close to home and enjoy all the garden-fresh ingredients available in your area. Then pair your fare with the crisp, refreshing taste of a seasonal beer as you enjoy all the sunshine, good food and great company summer has to offer.
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About W.O.W. Distributing Co., Inc. W.O.W. Distributing Co., Inc. is Wisconsin’s second-largest beer distribution and wholesaling business headquartered in Sussex, Wis. The company sells and delivers quality alcoholic beverage products to 1,900 responsible, licensed retailers in Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Dodge counties. The company represents over 180 beer brands crafted by the finest brewers worldwide. Leinenkugel’s is a registered trademark of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Inc. Madhava is a registered trademark of Madhava Honey, Ltd.
