Crispy Duck Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Indulge in the perfect harmony of bold flavors and fresh ingredients with this Crispy Duck Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. Tender duck breasts, seared to golden perfection with irresistibly crispy skin, crown a vibrant bed of mixed salad greens, juicy orange segments, crunchy cucumber, and delicate slices of red onion. Tossed in a zesty homemade orange vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard, and garnished with toasted walnuts for added texture, this salad delivers a delectable mix of savory, sweet, and tangy notes in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this elegant yet effortless dish is perfect for impressing dinner guests or elevating a weekday meal. Whether you're craving wholesome flavors or looking for a stunning centerpiece to your table, this show-stopping crispy duck salad will not disappoint.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Duck breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 Orange
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a criss-cross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Step 2

Place the duck breasts skin-side down in a cold non-stick skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 6-8 minutes, rendering the fat and crisping the skin. Flip the breasts and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or longer to your liking.

Step 3

Remove the duck from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly across the grain.

Step 4

While the duck rests, prepare the salad. Peel the orange and separate it into segments. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and thinly slice 0.5 a red onion.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed salad greens, orange segments, cucumber slices, red onion, and 0.5 cup of walnuts.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.25 cup of fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

Step 8

Top the salad with the sliced duck breasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1705.7

Total Fat 140.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.6g
Cholesterol 168mg	0%
Sodium 3268.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 53.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.6mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1803.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.3%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 15.4%