Cape cod scallop salad

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fresh sea scallops
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
½ teaspoon Grated lemon rind
1 cup Chopped celery
½ cup Sliced radishes
¼ cup Thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup Mayonnaise
1 Head lettuce

Directions

Wash fresh scallops under running cold water. Cut each in thin slices. Coat slices well with melted butter in a large grying pan; cover; cook slowly 5 minutes. Lift out with slotted spoon and place in a medium-size bowl; toss with Italian dressing, parsley and lemon rind; cover. Chill several hours to season and blend flavors. Stir in celery, radishes, cucumber and mayonnaise. Make nests of lettuce in 4 individual salad bowls. Spoon scallop salad into centers; garnish each with a "flower" of sliced cucumber, radish and ripe olive (opt). From Family Circle Magazine, Aug '63.

Submitted By TERRI WOLTMON On 04-22-95

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