Shrimp ‘n’ Scallops Tropical Salad

Name: Shrimp 'n' Scallops Tropical Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons diced peeled mango; 1 tablespoon diced fresh pineapple; 1-1/2 teaspoons mango chutney; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon lime juice; Dash salt; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce; 1 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning; 6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 sea scallops, halved

A fruity dressing zip drapes this zippy salad from Jackie Pressinger of Stuart, Florida. Served on a bed of greens, the scrumptious combination of grilled seafood, veggies and macadamia nuts is the perfect way to celebrate a special summer occasion.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons diced peeled mango
1 tablespoon diced fresh pineapple
1-1/2 teaspoons mango chutney
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops, halved

Directions

Place the first eight ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between two serving plates.
In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture.
Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.