
Nordic Salad with Smoked Duck, Fresh Goat Cheese and Cranberries
A fresh salad inspired by the boreal flavors of Quebec. It combines the richness of smoked duck breast, the sweet and tartness of cranberries, and the creaminess of fresh goat cheese, all enhanced by a typical Quebec maple vinaigrette. Perfect as an elegant starter or a light main course.
Ingredients
- 150 g Mixed young greens (lamb's lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- 100 g Smoked duck breast
- 80 g Fresh Quebec goat cheese
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 Local apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Lobo)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Pure Quebec maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large salad bowl, place the mixed young greens.
- 2
Thinly slice the smoked duck breast or cut into small cubes. Cut the apple into thin matchsticks.
- 3
Arrange the smoked duck slices, apple matchsticks, crumbled fresh goat cheese, dried cranberries, and roasted pumpkin seeds over the salad greens.
- 4
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 5
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently and serve immediately.
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