Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomato
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
  • 4 (6-inch) pitas, quartered and toasted

Method

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; saute 2 minutes. Add scallops; saute 3 minutes or until done. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil, tomato, and next 6 ingredients (tomato through garlic). Remove from heat.
  • Arrange the watercress on each of 4 plates; top with scallop salad, and serve with pitas.