Seared Sea Scallops with Pomegranate-Dressed Salad Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• coarse salt and ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 16 medium-sized scallops
• 1 bulb fennel, tough outer leaves discarded, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 bunch arugula, tough stems discarded, well washed (2 cups)
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)