Bistro Duck Salad Recipe

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The gourmet side salad includes a pear chutney and warm bacon vinaigrette. Substitute the duck with smoked turkey if you like.

Ingredients

1 6-ounce boneless duck leg confit, 1,1-pound smoked turkey leg, or 1,1-1/2-pound turkey thigh
8 cups torn frisee or mixed greens
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
6 slices bacon, cut up
3 shallots, minced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Pear Chutney (see recipe below)

Directions

Place duck leg confit or smoked turkey leg in a 8x8x2-inch baking ban. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and skin is crispy. (Or, place turkey thigh on rack in shallow baking pan; roast in 325 degree F oven about 1-1/2 hours or until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion and not touching bone registers 180 degree F.) Cut meat from bone and cut into slices, discarding bone; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl, combine the torn frisee and pistachios. Set aside.
For vinaigrette: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside. Add shallots to the reserved drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat till tender. Stir vinegar and honey into drippings. Bring to boiling; remove from heat. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over frisee and pistachios; toss to evenly coat.
To serve, arrange frisee mixture on 4 large salad plates or 4 dinner plates. Top with bacon pieces. Arrange duck or turkey slices on top. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the Pear Chutney. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately. Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Pear Chutney

In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups chopped, cored pears, 1 cup cider vinegar, 1 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve leftover chutney with pork or poultry. Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 444, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 13 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 6%, Iron 15%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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