Duck Salad with Cheese Toasts and Port-Currant Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Duck Salad with Cheese Toasts and Port-Currant Sauce
45 min.
4
306kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a truly exquisite dish that combines the rich flavors of duck and the vibrant freshness of baby greens in our Duck Salad with Cheese Toasts and Port-Currant Sauce. Perfectly suited for a light lunch or as an impressive side dish for dinner, this recipe is designed to cater to those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option without compromising on taste or nutrition.

Our salad begins with succulent duck breast halves, seared to perfection, ensuring a beautifully crispy skin while maintaining juicy tenderness. Complementing the duck are toasted fruit-and-nut bread slices topped with creamy cheese, adding a delightful texture that balances the tender greens.

The drizzle of warm Port-Currant Sauce elevates this dish, infusing it with a burst of sweet and tangy flavors that harmonize beautifully with the earthy tones of toasted walnuts and the fresh greens. This recipe is not only healthy, clocking in at just 306 calories per serving, but it also boasts a health score of 60, making it a fantastic choice for those mindful of their dietary needs.

Gather your loved ones and bring a touch of gourmet flair to your dining table with this Duck Salad. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a culinary adventure that promises to impress and satisfy, making every bite a celebration of exquisite flavors.

Ingredients

  •  fruit and nut granola toasted (such as walnut-raisin)
  • 12 ounce duck breast meat - skin left on boneless
  • cups the salad mixed
  • tablespoons walnut oil 
  • servings port wine 
  • 1.5 tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle duck breast halves with salt and pepper.
  3. Add duck, skin side down, to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium.
  4. Remove duck from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place 1 cheese slice on each toasted bread piece.
  5. Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  6. Add greens; toss to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates.
  7. Place 2 cheese toasts in center of greens on each.
  8. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Thinly slice duck breasts crosswise; divide equally among salads, fanning slightly.
  9. Drizzle warm Port-Currant Sauce around salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories306kcal
Protein25.55%
Fat68.86%
Carbs5.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.544782599677%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.4mg
Petunidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.04mg
Malvidin
0.95mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:306.37kcal
15.32%
Fat:23.74g
36.52%
Saturated Fat:2.96g
18.52%
Carbohydrates:4.33g
1.44%
Net Carbohydrates:3.35g
1.22%
Sugar:0.46g
0.51%
Cholesterol:65.49mg
21.83%
Sodium:64.91mg
2.82%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:19.82g
39.64%
Vitamin B12:11.06µg
184.27%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
31.84%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.56%
Vitamin C:23.01mg
27.89%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.22%
Copper:0.52mg
25.93%
Iron:4.66mg
25.9%
Selenium:17.97µg
25.67%
Phosphorus:232.93mg
23.29%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.19%
Vitamin B3:3.4mg
16.98%
Vitamin A:729.6IU
14.59%
Magnesium:48.73mg
12.18%
Potassium:398.74mg
11.39%
Folate:41.64µg
10.41%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.36%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.84%
Fiber:0.98g
3.92%
Calcium:25.3mg
2.53%
Vitamin K:1.97µg
1.88%
Source:Epicurious