How To Make Smoky Maple Duck Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 duck breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the duck breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and maple syrup. Brush the mixture onto both sides of the duck breasts.
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Grill the duck breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and pecans.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Divide the salad evenly onto serving plates and top with sliced duck breasts.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 482kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 144mg
- Sodium : 307mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 19g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 31g
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