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Smoked duck salad
Serves 8
More effort
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A gorgeous, festive starter that combines duck, tartly sweet cranberries and nuts.
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- 35g pecans
- 15g butter
- 1/2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
- 2 x 85g bags watercress
- 2 red chicory, leaves separated
75g dried cranberries, soaked in boiled water for 5 minutes, drained 200g sliced smoked duck breast (we like Rannoch Smokery Smoked Duck, from major supermarkets)
- 75g dried cranberries, soaked in boiled water for 5 minutes, drained 200g sliced smoked duck breast (we like Rannoch Smokery Smoked Duck, from major supermarkets)
For the dressing
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 11/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 41/2 tbsp hazelnut oil
- 1 tsp creme de cassis
- Nutritional info
Per serving: 229kcals, 17.9g fat (3.3g saturated), 7.4g protein, 2.5g carbs, 2.3g sugar, 0.2g salt
- Wine Recommendation
- A bright, cherryish Pinot Noir will go beautifully well with this starter. Try one from New Zealand
Method
step 1
Put the nuts into a hot, dry frying pan over a medium heat and toast for about 30 seconds. Add the butter, mixed spice and sugar, reduce the heat slightly and cook for 11/2-2 minutes, turning halfway. The nuts should be caramelised, but be careful not to burn them. Season and spread out on a tray to cool.step 2
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl, then whisk in the oils. Add the creme de cassis in 2 stages, so you can check for sweetness. Season.step 3
In a bowl, toss the watercress, chicory, cranberries and nuts with most of the dressing. Divide between plates, arrange the duck on top and drizzle with the rest of the dressing.
