Ingredients: (Serves 4)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
375g scallops, cleaned
4 rashers bacon, chopped
1 cos lettuce, leaves separated
60g croutons – purchased or homemade
fresh parmesan cheese
CREAMY MUSTARD DRESSING:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Method:
To make dressing, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Add garlic and scallops. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until scallops just turn opaque. Remove scallop mixture from pan. Add bacon to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Place lettuce leaves in a large salad bowl. Add dressing. Toss. Scatter with bacon, croutons and shavings of parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Just prior to serving, spoon scallop mixture over salad.