GRILLED QUAIL SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Mustard     Quail     Red Wine     Grill/Barbecue     Honey     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Quail:
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 3 1/2- to 4-ounce quail, cut lengthwise in half
Salad:
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 5-ounce package mixed greens
1 large carrot, peeled, cut into ribbons with vegetable peeler
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • For quail:
  • Whisk first 7 ingredients in bowl. Add quail; cover and chill overnight.
  • For salad:
  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill quail until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Place greens, carrot ribbons, pine nuts, and sesame seeds in large bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons dressing. Pour remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad evenly among plates, topping each with 2 quail halves. Drizzle quail with 3 tablespoons dressing; serve.

Rodulf Atuneku
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your friends and family.


Aduzinda Barradas
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I love the way the honey Dijon dressing pairs with the grilled quail. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


sonic plush show
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can cook the quail and make the dressing ahead of time, and then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.


hazrat bilal
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I'm not a big fan of quail, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the quail is cooked perfectly.


chris cox
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The quail is a good source of protein, and the salad greens are packed with nutrients.


Ayan Mahamud
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quail, and this salad is definitely a keeper. It's simple to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Bobby Tok
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Tristyn Summers
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quail, the dressing, and the salad greens all work together perfectly.


Imam Kadir
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Gaga Oqropilashvili
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The quail was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious.


Untold TNT
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover quail. It was quick and easy to make, and it was very flavorful.


sba alblwy
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I'm not a big fan of quail, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was so good that it made the quail taste amazing.


Yareli Simiano
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This was my first time cooking quail, and it was surprisingly easy. The salad was also very tasty.


Hatsada Nanthavongsa (GENERAL STARBOY)
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Loved the quail salad! The quail was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


Yishak Belay
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This grilled quail salad was a hit! The honey Dijon dressing was the perfect complement to the quail, and the salad was light and refreshing.