Crispy Duck Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Crispy Duck
For the Salad
For the Dressing
Method
Preparing the Duck
- 1
Score the Duck Skin
Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck breasts in a criss-cross pattern without cutting into the meat. This helps the fat render and the skin to become crispy.
- 2
Season the Duck
Rub the duck breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring to cover both sides evenly.
- 3
Cook the Duck
In a skillet over medium heat, place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the meat is cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and let rest.
- 4
Slice the Duck
Once rested, slice the duck breasts thinly against the grain.
Preparing the Salad
- 5
Wash and Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and avocado, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 6
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Assembling the Dish
- 9
Plate the Salad
Place the salad mixture on a serving plate and arrange the sliced crispy duck on top.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy duck salad!