Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarSea Scallops Waldorf Salad Recipe

Sea Scallops Waldorf Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Granny smith apples, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Scallops

  1. 1

    Sear the Scallops

    Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making the Salad

  1. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables and Fruits

    Core and dice the Granny Smith apples, chop the celery stalks, and halve the red grapes. Combine all in a large bowl.

  2. 3

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the seared scallops to the bowl with the fruits and vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Serving the Salad

  1. 5

    Plate the Salad

    Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large serving bowl. Top with candied walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola cheese before serving.

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