Italian Marinated Seafood Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound of scallops
• 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh chives
• 6 cups of mixed baby greens

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and scallops. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the seafood and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the seafood on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked seafood, parsley, basil, chives, and baby greens. Drizzle with the remaining marinade and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Interesting Facts

• This Italian Marinated Seafood Salad is a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
• The marinade for this salad can be used on other types of seafood, such as salmon or tuna.
• The salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish.