French Duck Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a French duck salad recipe I've fallen in love with lately. It's one of those dishes that feels fancy enough for guests but comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. The star is a beautifully seared duck breast paired with crisp lettuce, tart apples, and toasted walnuts all dressed in a rich balsamic vinaigrette. What I love most is that walnuts are packed with omega 3 fatty acids, which are wonderful for heart health. The whole thing is surprisingly simple to pull together, and since you probably have most of these ingredients already, it won't break the bank either. Trust me, once you make this, you'll be serving it to everyone.
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Ingredients
- 400duck breast
- 200lettuce(Romaine or iceberg preferred)
- 120red onion(Thinly sliced)
- 150apple(Diced)
- 100walnut(Chopped)
- 50balsamic vinaigrette
- 5salt
- 3black pepper
- 20fresh thyme(Chopped)
- 50butter(Unsalted)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Season the duck breast with salt, black pepper, and chopped thyme. Roast for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the duck reaches 68°C
- 2
While the duck is cooking, combine the chopped onion, apple, and walnuts in a bowl.
Tip: The crunch from the apple and walnuts complements the duck nicely
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette and a pinch of salt.
Tip: Adjust to taste
- 4
To assemble the salad, slice the roasted duck breast into thin strips.
Tip: Arrange the duck slices on top of the lettuce, followed by the onion, apple, and walnut mixture
- 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle with chopped thyme.
Tip: A light drizzle is all you need
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, so don't delay!
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