Spinach Salad with Scallops and Apples...February 19, 2004

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Enjoy today's recipe!
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Today's Recipe:

Spinach Salad with Scallops and Apples
(makes 4 servings)

vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 pounds (600 g) sea scallops
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
8 cups (24 g) baby spinach, washed, stems removed, and
drained on paper towels or spun dry

1 large tart apple, such as Fuji or Granny Smith, cored
and chopped

2 tablespoons (16 g) slivered almonds, toasted
freshly ground pepper

Preheat broiler. Lightly a broiler pan with cooking
spray. Rinse scallops to remove any bits of shell or
sand; pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the scallops
on the broiler pan and lightly coat with cooking spray
and broil, turning once, until opaque throughout (cut
to test), about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep warm.

In a small cup combine the oil, water, lemon juice and
mustard. Set aside.

Place the spinach in a bowl. Add the apples and almonds.
Toss with the dressing. Season with pepper. Divide
between 4 plates and top with scallops. Serve
immediately.

Per serving: 258 calories (36% calories from fat), 27 g
protein, 10 g total fat (1.2 g saturated fat), 15 g
carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 47 mg cholesterol,
306 mg sodium

Diabetic exchanges: 4 very lean protein, 1 carbohydrate
(1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable), 1 fat

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