Scallop Salad

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Food & Nutritions Jun 19, 2026 0 12 Add to Reading List

This Scallop Salad feels like the kind of salad you might order at a seafood restaurant set on the water. But you’re making it at home instead!

It’s fresh, citrusy, a little sweet from the mango, a little savory from the scallops… and somehow it all comes together in a way that feels both light and satisfying.

If you enjoy a good seafood salad meal, try our recipes for salad nicoise, spicy lemon shrimp salad and mustard dill salmon salad.

Scallop Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette on plate

The Vibe of This Sea Scallop Salad Recipe

This is a light seafood salad. It’s the kind of thing you make when it’s warm outside and you want something fresh but still interesting. And it’s the kind of salad you make when you’re not in the mood for a typical “salad.”

This is one of those recipes that feels a little different from the usual—and that’s exactly why it stands out. It’s fresh, bright and just the kind of meal that makes you slow down and actually enjoy what you’re eating. You may also like our recipe for lemon scallops over greens.

ingredients displayed for making scallop salad

The Scallops (Don’t Overthink It)

Scallops sound fancy—but they’re actually one of the quickest proteins you can cook.

The key is to get the pan hot, pat the scallops dry and don’t move them around in the skillet too soon. One minute per side is usually all it takes.

They should be golden on the outside, slightly translucent in the center, and tender, not rubbery (check out our scallops with orzo recipe).

four photos showing how to assemble scallop salad

That Citrus-Ginger Vinaigrette!

This isn’t your typical dressing. You’ve got orange juice for sweetness, lemon and lime for acidity, ginger for a subtle kick and shallot for depth. The vinaigrette ties everything together without weighing the salad down.

Pouring citrus vinaigrette onto scallop salad

Recipe Tips

Dry the scallops well: This is what gives you that golden sear.
Toast the almonds (see tip below): Adds so much more flavor and texture.
Dress lightly: You can always add more vinaigrette.
Serve immediately: This is when everything tastes its best.
Serve something light for dessert: I suggest our very-easy-to-make lemon lush dessert!

How to Toast Almonds:

I toast almonds all the time since I love them so much. And I find that the easiest way to toast almonds is to take out a small skillet and just add the sliced almonds to the skillet and set the heat to medium. Have a wooden spoon handy, and don’t leave those almonds alone! Stir them here and there, and watch the almonds as they begin to turn light brown. Remove them from heat, and scrape them onto a paper towel or plate so they can cool.

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