Vegetarian Crispy Duck Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegetarian Crispy Duck Salad with Orange Vinaigrette—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Tender young jackfruit, seasoned with soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika, is roasted to golden perfection, mimicking the texture and flavor of crispy duck. Nestled atop a bed of mixed salad greens, this dish bursts with color and freshness, featuring juicy orange segments, crunchy toasted almonds, crisp cucumber slices, and tangy red onion. A zesty homemade orange vinaigrette ties it all together, balancing sweetness and acidity for the perfect bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is a quick, satisfying, and nutrient-packed choice for lunch or a light dinner. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone seeking a flavorful, wholesome meal option!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned young green jackfruit
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Orange, peeled and segmented
• 0.25 cup Almonds, toasted and sliced
• 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Pat dry and shred the pieces with your fingers or a fork to resemble pulled duck.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the jackfruit with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until the jackfruit is well coated.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned jackfruit evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until it becomes crispy, stirring halfway through.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare the orange vinaigrette by whisking together the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens, red onion slices, orange segments, almonds, and cucumber slices.

Step 7

Once the jackfruit is done cooking, add it to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Serve immediately for a crisp and refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1068.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	956.8

Total Fat 57.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2443.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.5mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 3526.5mg	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: 52.6%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 40.7%