Is There a Unique Way to Serve Duck Salad?

Orange-Glazed Bacon Wrap Base

To create an exceptional duck salad experience, start by preparing the base: crispy, orange-glazed bacon wraps. Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut six slices of thick-cut bacon in half and wrap each half around a wire rack to maintain their shape. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup of orange marmalade and 2 tablespoons of honey. Brush the mixture evenly onto the bacon strips during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let cool completely before using.

Confit Duck Leg Component

For the duck salad, use confit duck legs as a protein component. Confit duck legs can be prepared by slow-cooking duck legs in a mixture of duck fat, salt, and pepper at 275°F (135°C) for 2-3 hours. Alternatively, use pre-made confit duck legs. Slice the confit duck legs into thin strips and set aside. This step will add an unctuous texture and rich flavor to the duck salad.

Assembling the Duck Salad

To assemble the duck salad, combine 2-3 cups of mixed greens, 1 cup of diced celery, 1 cup of diced apple, and 1 cup of sliced confit duck legs in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or tarragon, and 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese. Top the salad with crispy orange-glazed bacon wraps and drizzle with a citrus vinaigrette made from 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.