Oriental Duck Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Oriental Duck Salad—a perfect fusion of rich flavors and fresh textures. Tender, pan-seared duck breast with crispy golden skin is thinly sliced and served atop a colorful medley of mixed salad greens, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and julienned carrots. A zesty homemade Asian-inspired dressing, featuring soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and a hint of orange zest, ties the dish together beautifully with its sweet and savory notes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gourmet creation is perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a refreshing yet satisfying meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Duck breast
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes to render the fat and crisp the skin. Flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the duck is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare recommended).

Step 3

Remove the duck breasts from the pan and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly.

Step 4

While the duck rests, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and orange zest. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions.

Step 6

Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced duck breast over the salad and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 8

Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1251.9 grams (1251.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1796

Total Fat 137.60g	176%
Saturated Fat 42.10g	211%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.00g
Cholesterol 337mg	112%
Sodium 2944mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 53.20g	19%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 26.80g
Protein 92.70g	185%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361mg	28%
Iron 32mg	176%
Potassium 2913mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 11.7%