Summer duck salad

Indulge in the flavors of summer with a delectable duck salad. Savory duck paired with fresh greens and tangy dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 duck breast, skin on and scored
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp plum sauce
• 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 4 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 110g pack pomegranate seeds
• 1 Little Gem lettuce, quartered lengthways
• 2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
• ½ cucumber, julienned or coarsely grated
• ½ ripe avocado, stoned, peeled and quartered

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Massage the five-spice into the duck breast on both sides and place it in a medium-sized frying pan, with the skin-side facing down. Cook the breast over medium heat for 4 minutes until the skin becomes a golden brown color. Cook for an additional minute on the other side to lock in the flavors, then move the duck to a small baking tray and clean the pan. Place the duck in the oven for 10 minutes (or 12-14 minutes for well-done duck).
2. While the duck is cooking, heat the olive oil in the pan and gently sauté the shallots for approximately 5 minutes until they are tender. Add the plum sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Increase the heat to high and let it simmer for around 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Take it off the heat, mix in half of the pomegranate seeds, and allow it to cool.
3. After the duck breasts have finished cooking, let them rest while you get the salad ready. Heat a griddle pan over high heat and grill the lettuce quarters for 2 minutes on each side. Combine the carrots and cucumber in a bowl and coat them with half of the prepared dressing.
4. Arrange the grilled lettuce and avocado on a serving platter. Cut the duck breast into 6 thick slices, place them on top, and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds over. Serve the extra dressing on the side.

Summary:

• Calories: 983 kcal
• Fat: 43 g
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 107 g
• Potassium: 3005 mg
• Magnesium: 216 mg