Name: Smoked duck, walnut and grilled pear salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pears, peeled and cored; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 180g smoked duck, very finely sliced; 2 cups baby rocket leaves; 1/2 head fennel, shaved; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup green beans, blanched and halved lengthways; 2 Tbsp pickled cherries; 2 tsp freshly grated ginger; 250g cooked beetroot, finely sliced

Smoked duck, walnut and grilled pear salad

Tantalising flavours combine to create a salad that works for any occasion.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

15M

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Lovely and light, this dish delights in every way. Smoked chicken or serrano ham also work well and, if you like, toss walnuts in maple syrup over a medium heat for an added flavour dimension.

Ingredients

2 pears, peeled and cored

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

180g smoked duck, very finely sliced

2 cups baby rocket leaves

1/2 head fennel, shaved

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup green beans, blanched and halved lengthways

2 Tbsp pickled cherries

2 tsp freshly grated ginger

250g cooked beetroot, finely sliced

Method

Cut pears into wedges. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season and sprinkle with cayenne. Heat a chargrill pan on high. Grill pears for 4 minutes, turning, until lightly charred. Allow to cool.

Put pears, duck, rocket, fennel, walnuts and beans in a bowl, mixing gently. Puree cherries, ginger and remaining oil in a jug using a stick blender.

Arrange beetroot on a platter. Top with salad and dressing. Serve.

Smoked duck salad — Smoked duck, walnut and grilled pear salad *(Credit: Photography Rob Palmer)*

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