Crispy Duck Salad

A zingy salad featuring crispy roasted duck legs tossed with chilled watermelon, pomegranate, fresh herbs, and a spicy lime dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 645.1 kcals 2580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 24 grams 95.8 grams
Fat 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Watermelon
chilled, skin removed, flesh chopped
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
2
piece
Lime
juice only
Meat
4
piece
Duck Leg
large
NutsSeeds
0.5
bunch
Mint
fresh leaves picked and roughly torn
1
bunch
Coriander
large bunch, leaves picked and stalks chopped
0.5
tsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
to taste

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Roast the duck legs skin-side up on a wire rack for 105 to 120 minutes until crisp.
  • Let the duck cool for 15 minutes while reserving the rendered fat.
  • Combine chopped watermelon, pomegranate seeds, mint, coriander, and chillies in a large bowl.
  • Flake the cooled duck meat from the bones and add it to the fruit mixture.
  • Dress the salad with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and duck fat to taste.
  • Season with Sichuan pepper and serve immediately.