For some reason people expect hot scallops. When the temperature outside heats up, I like to create cold, colorful dishes that are appetizing and appealing. Simply by creating a stunning salad and topping the salad greens with pan seared scallops, chilled, the dish will brighten anyone’s day. Salads don’t have to have lettuce. A great salad can be created with lightly steam asparagus tips topped with cooked crabmeat. Try some boiled shrimp with arugula and see what this appealing combination does for your planning ingenuity. One of my favorites is smoked salmon and capers with gorgeous mixed greens. Compliment the salad choices with a loaf of interesting bread and the salad becomes the whole meal. Who wants to slave over a hot stove in June….Think seafood lover’s salad garden delight. © Kelly McBride Loft