Duck Salad with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette & Bleu Cheese

As seen in the Food Network magazine.

The perfect blend of bright fresh flavors. Quick and Easy to prepare with fully cooked roast half duck.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 2 cups Walnut Halves
  • 3 cups Mesclun Lettuce Mix
  • 1/8 cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles
  • 1/3 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh Raspberries

Direction

Spiced Walnuts:

  • Line baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in large non-stick sauté pan.
  • Add ground spices and cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Add sugar and honey. Cook until the sugar is melted.
  • Add nuts and cook until they are well coated and slightly darker in color - about 5 minutes.
  • Place coated nuts on baking sheet and spread out to dry.

Salad:

  • Toss mesclun lettuce, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup spiced walnuts and vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange salad on a plate. Top with duck meat and garnish with raspberries.