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Duck Confit Salad

Warm crispy duck leg served over bitter frisee greens tossed in a sharp shallot and Dijon vinaigrette.

35 minEasyServes 2550 cal/serving

FrenchSaladStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 legs duck leg confit
  • 4 cups frisee greens, chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Place 2 legs duck leg confit in an oven-safe skillet skin-side down over medium heat until skin browns, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 12 to 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk 1 minced shallot, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper together in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Toss 4 cups chopped frisee greens in the dressing, then shred 2 legs duck leg confit over the salad.

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Questions

How long does Duck Confit Salad take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 12 to 15 minutes."

What oven temperature does Duck Confit Salad need?

For Duck Confit Salad, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 3. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Duck Confit Salad?

The entry for Duck Confit Salad calls for 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Is Duck Confit Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Duck Confit Salad carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How much protein is in Duck Confit Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 32 g of protein in about 550 calories, alongside 6 g carbohydrate and 44 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

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