Warm duck salad with beetroot and pomegranate

Prep
25m
Cook
35m
serves
4
Warm duck salad with beetroot and pomegranate
Warm duck salad with beetroot and pomegranate
Make the most of seasonal fruit and vegetables in this warm gourmet duck salad.

Ingredients (11)

  • 8 baby beetroot
  • 1 pomegranate, halved
  • 2 tablespoons redcurrant jelly, warmed gently
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 duck breast fillets
  • 100g thin green beans, blanched
  • 1 cup micro salad leaves (or wild rocket)
  • 150g marinated feta, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Method

  • 1.
    Cook beetroot in boiling water (or steam), for 20 minutes or until tender. Peel and quarter when cool enough to handle, then set aside.
  • 2.
    Gently press each pomegranate half over a juicer to extract juice and loosen seeds. Place the juice in a bowl, then using the sharp tip of a knife, remove the seeds and add to the bowl. Place warmed jelly in a bowl and whisk in oil, vinegar, mustard and 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice. Season, then set aside.
  • 3.
    Preheat oven to 190°C. Heat an ovenproof non-stick frypan on medium-low heat.
  • 4.
    Season duck and cook for 6-8 minutes, skinside down, until most of the fat has rendered and skin is crisp. Turn, cook for 30 seconds, then transfer pan to oven and cook for a further 5 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest.
  • 5.
    Place beets, beans, leaves, feta and nuts in a bowl. Toss gently with 3 tablespoons dressing. Pile onto plates. Thinly slice duck and add to salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds to serve.
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