Place kale, ½ Tbsp. lemon juice and salt in a large bowl. Gently massage kale by rubbing between fingers for 1 to 2 minutes or until kale turns dark green and is tender. Set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Lemony mascarpone layered beneath a bed of kale and tomatoes, then topped with sweet scallops wrapped in bacon for an elegant and easy-to-prepare salad.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 2
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (6-oz.) bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced (3 cups) | ||
| 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 2 ½ tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| ½ c. Soirée mascarpone cheese, softened | ||
| ½ c. Basket & Bushel Gourmet Medley tomatoes, halved | ||
| 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil, plus additional leaves for garnish | ||
| 8 Fish Market fresh sea scallops (about 8 oz.) | ||
| 8 slices Hormel Black label fully cooked thick cut bacon | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter | ||
| ¼ c. sun-dried tomato-and-garlic vinaigrette |
Things To Grab
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Microplane zester
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- 2 serving plates
- Paper towels
- Wooden toothpicks
- Medium nonstick skillet
- Tongs
Directions
Whisk together mascarpone, 1 tsp. lemon zest and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Spread mascarpone mixture onto 2 serving plates. Top with kale, tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. basil; set aside.
Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Wrap a bacon slice around each scallop; secure with a wooden toothpick and set aside.
Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add scallops and cook over medium-low to medium to heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops reach 145 degrees, turning once halfway through and occasionally spooning butter over tops.
To serve, remove toothpicks from scallops; arrange on salads. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Garnish with additional basil and lemon zest, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
730 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 61g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 1,340mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 35g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 15%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%