Breast of Duck Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings12
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Raspberry Vinaigrette
 Raspberry jam2 Tablespoon
 Raspberry vinegar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sodium chicken broth3 Tablespoon
 1 teaspoon walnut or canola oil
 Dijon Mustard1/2 Teaspoon
 1 1/4 pounds duck breast, trimmed of all visible fat
 Ground black pepper1 To taste (Salad)
 1/4 cup dry red wine or cranberry juice
 Pear1 , chopped (Salad)
 4 cups mixed baby lettuce
 Walnuts2 Tablespoon, chopped (Salad)
 Blue cheese2 Tablespoon, crumbled (Salad)
 Salt To Taste

Directions

To make the raspberry vinaigrette: Place the jam in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute, or until melted.
Whisk in the vinegar, broth, oil, and mustard.
To make the salad: Coat a grill rack or broiler pan with no-stick spray.
Preheat the grill or broiler.
Season the duck with the salt and pepper.
Cook 4" from the heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.
Cut the duck across the grain into 12 thin slices.
In a small saucepan, combine the wine or cranberry juice and pears.
Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated.
Divide the lettuce among dinner plates.
Sprinkle with the walnuts and blue cheese.
Divide the pears and duck among the plates.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette.
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