Seared Venison Salad

A light, healthy salad featuring seared venison loin, pickled walnuts, and a savory anchovy and walnut dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 356.2 kcals 1424.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.5 grams 54.1 grams
Fat 20.6 grams 82.5 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Pickled Walnut Juice
from a jar of pickled walnuts
Dairy
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
Meat
500
g
Venison Loin
preferably from a roe deer
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Chervil
leaves only, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
4
piece
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying
1
tbsp
Walnut Oil
for dressing
1
dash
Walnut Oil
for salad salad
Seafood
5
piece
Anchovies
salted, in oil, drained
Vegetables
1
bunch
Radishes
preferably French, sliced
1
handful
4
piece
Baby Beetroots
peeled, sliced
4
piece
Gherkins
drained, sliced

Steps

  • Fry the venison loin in oil over medium-high heat for 12 minutes until browned but pink inside.
  • Set the meat aside to rest.
  • Melt butter in a pan and cook drained anchovies until they collapse.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, walnut pickling juice, and brown sugar until syrupy.
  • Mix in walnut oil and black pepper, keeping the dressing warm.
  • Combine radishes, chervil, and pea shoots with walnut oil, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Carve the rested venison into thin slices.
  • Plate beets, gherkins, and chopped walnuts, then top with venison slices and the pea shoot salad.
  • Drizzle the warm dressing over the completed salad.