Low Cal Scallop Salad Recipe

This low cal scallop salad is a low calorie vegetable salad prepared with green beans and cooked scallops. Herbed with tarragon, the low cal scallop salad is savory with a sweet and vinegar dressing. Chilled and served in lettuce cups, it is great for parties.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Scallops1 1/2 Pound, frozen
 1 10 ounce package frozen green beans, cooked and drained
 Celery1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Green onion2 Tablespoon, chopped
 2 tablespoons chopped green
 Pepper1
 Chopped2 Tablespoon
 Canned pimiento
 Vinegar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salad oil1 Tablespoon
 Non-caloric liquid sweetener equal to 1 tablespoon sugar
 Tarragon leaves1/ Teaspoon, crushed

Directions

Place scallops and 2 tablespoons salt in 1 quart boiling water.
Cover; return to boiling.
Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
Drain and cool; slice.
Combine scallops and next 5 ingredients.
In screw-top jar, combine vinegar, salad oil, liquid sweetener, 1/4 teaspoon salt, tarragon, and dash pepper.
Cover and shake.
Pour vinegar mixture over scallop mixture.
Cover; chill at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Drain before serving.
Spoon into lettuce cups.
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