
Chinese Duck Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese duck salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just 45 minutes and feels fancy without any fuss. The crispy wontons add wonderful texture while the tender duck breast provides lean protein that keeps me satisfied for hours. I love how the ginger in the dressing not only brings authentic flavor but also aids digestion. The beauty of this dish is that you can prep all your vegetables ahead of time, so when dinner rolls around it's really just assembly and a quick sear of the duck. It's impressive enough to serve guests but simple enough that I make it regularly for myself.
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Ingredients
- 400duck breast
- 200mixed greens
- 120crispy wontons
- 250diced bell peppers
- 150diced carrots
- 100red cabbage
- 60sesame oil
- 120soy sauce
- 80honey
- 60rice vinegar
- 20ginger paste
- 4garlic
- 20scallions
- 80toasted peanuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Tip: Use a wire rack for even toasting.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger paste.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to your taste.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, crispy wontons, diced bell peppers, diced carrots, and red cabbage.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid bruising the greens.
- 4
In a small pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add cooked garlic to the dressing and whisk until combined.
Tip: Taste and adjust as needed.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: You can add more dressing if needed.
- 7
Cut the duck breast into thin strips and add to the salad.
Tip: Arrange the duck strips in a neat pattern.
- 8
Sprinkle toasted peanuts over the salad.
Tip: Add a crunchy texture.
- 9
Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
Tip: Fresh scallions add a nice aroma.
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