Grilled Scallop Teriyaki Salad

Asian flavors blend for a tasty main course salad. the quality of the dressing is highly dependent on your choice of teriyaki sauce. we like trader joe's soyaki. updated 6/11/09 to clarify that chow mein noodles are commercially fried, prepared noodles. marinade and dressing are the same.

Steps

Preheat grill to high.

Whisk teriyaki sauce , lime juice , ginger and garlic together in a bowl.

Reserve half the mixture for the salad.

Pour the rest over the scallops in a resealable plastic bag.

Marinate 20 minutes , chilled.

Blanch broccoli and peas in boiling salted water for 1 minute.

Transfer to ice water , then drain.

Toss blanched vegetables in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and reserved dressing.

Add dressing a little at a time , tasting after tossing - you may not want to use all the dressing , as it can make your salad too salty (depends on your brand of teriyaki sauce.

Grill scallops until cooked through , 2-3 minutes per side , brushing with marinade.

Remove from grill and serve on top of salad.

Ingredients

teriyaki sauce, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, sea scallops, broccoli floret, snow peas, napa cabbage, carrot, chow mein noodles, fresh cilantro, dry roasted peanuts