Fresh Summer Salad: SBLT (Scallops, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
When my dad told me he was coming over to make dinner with a cooler full of ingredients in tow, I didn't even bat an eyelash. Even when he started pulling out scallops and bacon to make "salad." You don't question the genius that is my dad's cooking!
This salad was pretty genius -- not to mention summery and absolutely delicious.
(Sorry again for the crappy phone pic... camera is still gone!)
To make the salad, start by sauteing bacon while you slice tomato and avocado. After the bacon is nice and crispy, remove it from the pan and saute scallops in the bacon fat. (I had to bold that sentence because... I mean... scallops in bacon fat?! It's just too good.)
As the scallops are cooking, prep a quick dressing of lemon/lime/orange juice (use any citrus fruit you have), olive oil, and lots of salt and pepper. Create a bed of arugula on a plate and add your avocado, tomato, and bacon (that you break into pieces). Finally, add the cooked scallops, dressing, and a shaving of parmesan cheese if you like.
Decadent but still summery and simple! Awesome dinner, D.