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Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola

Ingredients

Savory Granola:

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries

Dressing:

  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried Montmorency tart cherries
  • 2 tablespoons Montmorency tart cherry juice
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt
  • pepper

Salad:

  • 10 ounces baby kale
  • 1 grilled ear of corn kernels sliced off
  • 1 cup sprouts alfalfa or microgreens
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces bay scallops patted dry

Instructions

  • To make savory granola: Heat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.
  • In large bowl, combine oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, buckwheat groats and pepitas. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Pour wet ingredients into large bowl and toss until well combined.
  • Spread mixture onto baking sheet in single layer and bake 18-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until granola starts to turn golden brown and crispy around edges.
  • Remove from oven, add cherries, toss to combine, spread into single layer and let cool.
  • To make dressing: In food processor, process shallot, olive oil, cherries, cherry juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • To make salad: Place kale, corn kernels and sprouts in large bowl; set aside.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once hot, add scallops and cook until golden and starting to caramelize on one side. Flip and repeat on other side.
  • Add scallops to large salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined.
  • Break up granola into small pieces and add to salad bowl. Toss lightly before serving.
Course: Salad