PEAR AND DUCK CONFIT SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Duck     Blue Cheese     Pear     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4,

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 confit duck legs
3 firm-ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears (preferably red)
8 cups mixed greens, such as frisée (French curly endive), tender watercress sprigs, and baby spinach leaves
2 ounces crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese (1/2 cup), optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, then whisk in shallot.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pecans, stirring, until golden brown. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
  • Heat skillet with any oil remaining in it over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown duck on all sides until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and tear meat into bite-size pieces and discard bones. Keep duck warm, covered, on a baking sheet in oven.
  • Halve and core pears and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add pears, greens, duck, cheese, and nuts to dressing with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.

Marilyn Waterlilly
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This salad was amazing! The duck confit was so tender and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very flavorful and it really brought the whole dish together. I will definitely be making this salad again!


AS khan Balouch
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This salad was delicious! The duck confit was perfectly cooked and the pears and walnuts added a nice touch. The dressing was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.


cyrile kpamkpam
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This salad was a bit too rich for my taste. The duck confit was very fatty and the dressing was very creamy. I think I would have liked it better if the salad had been lighter.


Ice IceQais
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this salad. The duck was cooked perfectly and the flavors were all very well balanced. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.


Jollyn Pro
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This salad is amazing! The duck confit is so tender and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very flavorful and it really brings the whole dish together. I will definitely be making this salad again and again!


S Sagor
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The duck confit was a bit dry, but the salad was still very good. I would definitely make it again, but I would cook the duck confit for a shorter amount of time.


Md Last
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the dressing had been more savory.


Terry Caldero
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. The duck confit is so tender and juicy, and the pears and walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very flavorful and it really brings the


Miracle Edwin
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This duck confit salad was absolutely delicious! The duck was tender and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness and crunch. The dressing was also very tasty, and it brought all of the flavors together perfectly. I will definitely be making t