pasta salad with scallops

5 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Apr 25, 2020

In the hot summer months here in Florida, I am always looking for something cold to serve! This recipe fits the bill, but is still filling.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces bay scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 6 ounces small shell macaroni, uncooked
  • 11 ounces can mandarin oranges
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans (canned)
  • 6 ounces package frozen snow pea pods, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 dash ground red pepper
  • 1/3 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
  • lettuce leaves

How To Make pasta salad with scallops

  • Step 1
    Sautte scallops in butter in a large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until the scallops are opaque. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain well.
  • Step 3
    Combine the reserved scallops, macaroni, oranges, garbanzo beans, snow peas, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Step 4
    Combine the oil and the next 5 ingredients in a glass jar. Shake well until combined. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture. Toss gently.
  • Step 5
    Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with the sunflower kernels.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Keyword: #scallops
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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