Description
An elegant salad featuring tender slices of smoked duck, caramelized grilled peaches, creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh mixed greens tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Sweet, smoky, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- 2 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with a little olive oil.
- Place peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and let cool slightly, then slice.
- In a large bowl, gently toss mixed greens with half of the vinaigrette until lightly coated.
- Arrange dressed greens on a serving platter.
- Top with sliced smoked duck, grilled peach slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the top.
- Serve immediately while peaches are slightly warm.
Notes
- Slice the duck thinly for the best texture.
- Do not overdress the greens to keep them crisp.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan for deeper flavor.
- Assemble just before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg