Spinach Salad with Grilled Apple Cured Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Salad with Grilled Apple-Cured Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops. This recipe pairs the fresh, vibrant flavors of baby spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, and crisp red onion with the indulgent, smoky richness of perfectly grilled sea scallops wrapped in apple-cured bacon. A tangy homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together, creating a harmony of sweet, salty, and savory notes in every bite. Ideal for an elegant lunch or a show-stopping dinner starter, this 30-minute recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Treat your taste buds to this versatile and nutrient-packed dish that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 8 pieces large sea scallops
• 8 slices apple-cured bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces toothpicks
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the sea scallops. Trim any tough muscle from the side of each scallop if necessary.

Step 2

Wrap each scallop with a slice of apple-cured bacon, securing the ends with a toothpick.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.

Step 4

Grill the bacon-wrapped scallops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crisp. Set them aside to cool slightly while preparing the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Arrange the fresh baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and red onion slices on individual plates or a large serving platter.

Step 7

Place two bacon-wrapped scallops on top of each portion of the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the salad with the prepared vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1186.5

Total Fat 79.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 178.4mg	0%
Sodium 5063.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 69.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 125.4mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2026.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 12.5%