Duck Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy-skinned duck breast served over a peppery arugula salad with a zesty sherry vinaigrette.
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Duck Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 38.2

Description

This elegant yet approachable Duck Salad transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The star is the duck breast, marinated in a savory blend of fish sauce, sugar, and garlic, then grilled to achieve a perfectly crisp skin and juicy, pink interior. It rests atop a bed of fresh mixed greens and thin red onion slices, tossed in a bright vinaigrette made with dry sherry, red wine vinegar, and a hint of heat from chili oil. The combination of rich, savory duck and acidic, crunchy salad creates a balanced flavor profile that is both indulgent and refreshing. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this dish offers a sophisticated twist on traditional salads. It requires minimal prep but delivers maximum impact, making it an excellent choice for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mince five cloves of garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, sugar, fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, sherry, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create the marinade.
  3. Place duck breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat.
  5. While the duck rests, mince the remaining garlic clove.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining garlic, finely minced fresh dill, hot chili oil, remaining black pepper, red wine vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Season with salt to taste to make the dressing.
  7. In a large bowl, toss mixed salad greens and thinly sliced red onion with the prepared vinaigrette.
  8. Remove duck from marinade and pat dry. Grill or broil for 5 minutes per side until cooked to medium or medium-rare.
  9. Let the duck rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces at an angle.
  10. Arrange the sliced duck over the dressed salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 38.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 216.6mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: duck, salad, grilled, vinaigrette, fish sauce, garlic, sherry, red onion, greens, dinner, easy, healthy
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