Scallop Salad with New Potatoes in Creamy Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared hot English mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 8 small red-skinned potatoes
- 16 medium sea scallops (about 1 pound), halved horizontally
- 5 ounces mixed baby greens
- Additional chopped fresh chives
- Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and both mustards in medium bowl to blend.
- Whisk in mayonnaise, then cream.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons chives.
- Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes.
- Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels.
- Cool completely.
- Cut each potato crosswise into 4 slices.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
- Add potatoes and saute until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to plate.
- Add scallops to same skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
- Toss mixed greens in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat.
- Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon salad onto center of plates.
- Arrange scallops and potatoes atop salad.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette around scallops and potatoes.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped chives and serve.
olive oil, white wine vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, whipping cream, fresh chives, potatoes, baby greens, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/scallop-salad-with-new-potatoes-in-creamy-vinaigrette-5349 (may not work)